2016 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4368 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.9251 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1320 SZL

2016 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.4368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.9251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5117 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3561 to the December average rate of 2.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4368 was up 6.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,184 SZL

2015 Average 9,249 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 9,626 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,558.46 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3929

1.9505

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SZL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.2383, compared to 2.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2384 SZL (High: 2.2928 / Low: 2.0544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0904 SZL (High: 2.0492 / Low: 1.9587).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2384

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.3561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6827 (+40.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.3561

2015 Avg (January) 1.6734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4368	2.2407	2.3561
February	2.3421	2.2110	2.2925
March	2.3108	2.1709	2.2473
April	2.2196	2.0559	2.1253
May	2.2928	2.0544	2.2191
June	2.2704	2.0903	2.1893
July	2.1439	2.0178	2.0889
August	2.0875	1.9294	1.9874
September	2.1140	1.9567	2.0355
October	2.0680	1.9652	2.0151
November	2.0920	1.9251	2.0219
December	2.0492	1.9587	2.0053