2016 BOB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.1053 XOF

YEARLY LOW

82.5293 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

86.3255 XOF

2016 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 91.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 82.5293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5760 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.8907 to the December average rate of 89.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 91.1053 was up 0.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 90.2264, 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 455,526 XOF

2015 Average 428,507 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 412,646 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,880.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

90.4373

84.1521

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XOF 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 85.8954, compared to 86.7555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.8954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.7555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.8715 XOF (High: 89.7101 / Low: 85.8386). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1038 XOF (High: 85.4647 / Low: 84.3609).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8715

September Spread (Stable) ±1.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 1.9847 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 89.9135) against the same month in 2015 (average: 87.4067), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5068 (+2.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 89.9135

2015 Avg (December) 87.4067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	88.6774	87.2666	87.8907
February	87.9250	84.5165	86.3095
March	88.6258	85.3018	86.6606
April	85.4685	83.7801	84.6759
May	86.1485	82.5293	84.6946
June	86.5485	83.8054	85.1412
July	86.9924	85.2857	86.3220
August	86.2105	84.0217	85.0184
September	85.4647	84.3609	84.9020
October	87.4118	84.9605	86.2916
November	89.7101	85.8386	88.0856
December	91.1053	88.4414	89.9135