YEARLY HIGH
7.2487 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.7071 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0047 BOB

2016 CHF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 7.2487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 6.7071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5417 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8623 to the December average rate of 6.7861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.2487 was down 9.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.0439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,244 BOB
2015 Average 35,906 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 33,535 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,708.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1678
6.7514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BOB 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 7.0117, compared to 6.9978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3337 BOB (High: 7.1337 / Low: 6.8000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 BOB (High: 7.1458 / Low: 7.0469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3337
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1581 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 7.0464) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.4070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3606 (-4.87%).

2016 Avg (May) 7.0464
2015 Avg (May) 7.4070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9395 6.7515 6.8623
February 7.0974 6.7656 6.9539
March 7.0891 6.8584 6.9677
April 7.2002 7.0647 7.1331
May 7.2487 6.9232 7.0464
June 7.1742 6.9624 7.1066
July 7.1276 6.9670 7.0263
August 7.2265 7.0363 7.1193
September 7.1458 7.0469 7.0974
October 7.1060 6.9476 7.0131
November 7.1337 6.8000 6.9442
December 6.8610 6.7071 6.7861