YEARLY HIGH
0.1083 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1015 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1043 XDR

2016 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1083 was up 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1057, 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 542 XDR
2015 Average 518 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 507 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.34 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1077
0.1024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XDR 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 0.1038, compared to 0.1048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 XDR (High: 0.1072 / Low: 0.1042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.1051 / Low: 0.1044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1073
2015 Avg (December) 0.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1051 0.1044 0.1048
February 0.1055 0.1029 0.1040
March 0.1055 0.1038 0.1048
April 0.1041 0.1019 0.1032
May 0.1034 0.1015 0.1028
June 0.1044 0.1018 0.1031
July 0.1048 0.1036 0.1043
August 0.1040 0.1025 0.1034
September 0.1038 0.1028 0.1033
October 0.1056 0.1037 0.1047
November 0.1072 0.1042 0.1058
December 0.1083 0.1055 0.1073