YEARLY HIGH
0.3384 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3142 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3264 TOP

2016 BOB to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.3384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.3142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3266 to the December average rate of 0.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3384 was up 2.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3317, 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 1,692 TOP
2015 Average 1,535 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,571 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.08 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3311
0.3205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to TOP 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 0.3271, compared to 0.3257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0170 TOP (High: 0.3312 / Low: 0.3142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 TOP (High: 0.3310 / Low: 0.3276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+13.61%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3302
2015 Avg (February) 0.2907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3326 0.3229 0.3266
February 0.3384 0.3248 0.3302
March 0.3310 0.3276 0.3295
April 0.3287 0.3195 0.3241
May 0.3309 0.3216 0.3265
June 0.3314 0.3214 0.3259
July 0.3317 0.3258 0.3286
August 0.3286 0.3249 0.3265
September 0.3268 0.3233 0.3252
October 0.3270 0.3185 0.3214
November 0.3312 0.3142 0.3237
December 0.3360 0.3217 0.3291