YEARLY HIGH
770.2140 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
754.4923 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
761.1792 ZMK

2016 BOB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 770.2140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 754.4923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7217 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 760.3894 to the December average rate of 758.8568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 770.2140 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 765.7636, 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 3,851,070 ZMK
2015 Average 3,803,348 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,772,462 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,608.35 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

769.1145
757.9242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ZMK 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 763.0914, compared to 759.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 763.0914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 759.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 11.0123 ZMK (High: 770.2140 / Low: 759.2017). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2260 ZMK (High: 761.7599 / Low: 758.5340).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.0123
January Spread (Stable) ±3.2260

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 4.3657 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 763.8163) against the same month in 2015 (average: 761.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8081 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (April) 763.8163
2015 Avg (April) 761.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 761.7599 758.5340 760.3894
February 765.7687 759.6895 761.9975
March 770.0519 765.0613 768.1820
April 770.2140 759.2017 763.8163
May 762.8088 758.8763 761.5619
June 764.9638 760.9174 762.6010
July 764.6588 754.5706 759.3464
August 760.3888 755.3337 758.9685
September 761.4196 757.0137 759.3892
October 763.2381 757.5604 759.6308
November 761.4279 756.3072 759.4113
December 762.2034 754.4923 758.8568