YEARLY HIGH
0.3960 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3877 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3916 XCD

2016 BOB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.3960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3910 to the December average rate of 0.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3960 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3937, 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 1,980 XCD
2015 Average 1,956 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,938 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.86 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3955
0.3897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XCD 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 0.3925, compared to 0.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 XCD (High: 0.3960 / Low: 0.3907). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XCD (High: 0.3917 / Low: 0.3900).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.43%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3930
2015 Avg (April) 0.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3917 0.3900 0.3910
February 0.3938 0.3906 0.3918
March 0.3960 0.3935 0.3950
April 0.3960 0.3907 0.3930
May 0.3925 0.3906 0.3919
June 0.3936 0.3915 0.3924
July 0.3935 0.3901 0.3919
August 0.3912 0.3885 0.3902
September 0.3912 0.3890 0.3902
October 0.3922 0.3892 0.3905
November 0.3913 0.3887 0.3903
December 0.3922 0.3877 0.3903