2016 BOB to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BOB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BOB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 32.2137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 30.6948.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5190 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8495 to the December average rate of 30.8531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.2137 was down 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.2180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BOB to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.9005, compared to 31.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8832 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4583 SYP (High: 32.1965 / Low: 31.7382). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1360 SYP (High: 31.8543 / Low: 31.7183).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4535 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 32.1367) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.5054), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6313 (+8.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9194 | 31.7507 | 31.8495 |
| February | 32.0474 | 31.7927 | 31.8883 |
| March | 32.2137 | 32.0236 | 32.1367 |
| April | 32.1965 | 31.7382 | 31.9245 |
| May | 31.8543 | 31.7183 | 31.8153 |
| June | 31.9178 | 31.4655 | 31.7885 |
| July | 31.4763 | 31.1524 | 31.3351 |
| August | 31.2133 | 30.8939 | 31.0686 |
| September | 31.1089 | 30.8723 | 30.9745 |
| October | 31.0990 | 30.8622 | 30.9502 |
| November | 31.0949 | 30.7835 | 30.9223 |
| December | 31.0173 | 30.6948 | 30.8531 |