YEARLY HIGH
36.5037 YER
YEARLY LOW
31.0210 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8542 YER

2016 BOB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 36.5037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 31.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4827 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1249 to the December average rate of 36.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.5037 was up 16.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.3533, 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 182,518 YER
2015 Average 155,731 YER
Yearly Trough Low 155,105 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,413.38 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.7843
30.6104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to YER 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 33.5366, compared to 36.1717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 5.2417 YER (High: 36.5037 / Low: 31.2620). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1783 YER (High: 31.1993 / Low: 31.0210).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.2417
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1300 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 34.9890) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.1556), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8334 (+12.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 34.9890
2015 Avg (April) 31.1556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.1993 31.0210 31.1249
February 31.3433 31.0938 31.1907
March 31.5265 31.3220 31.4411
April 36.5037 31.2620 34.9890
May 36.3082 36.1033 36.2150
June 36.4246 36.1062 36.2588
July 36.4057 36.1185 36.2698
August 36.2275 35.9943 36.1398
September 36.2506 36.0505 36.1602
October 36.3466 36.0419 36.1669
November 36.2653 36.0172 36.1507
December 36.2911 35.9276 36.1428