YEARLY HIGH
7.9716 BOB
YEARLY LOW
7.1714 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6360 BOB

2016 EUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 7.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 7.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8002 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5060 to the December average rate of 7.2916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.9716 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.3560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,858 BOB
2015 Average 38,324 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 35,857 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,001.19 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.8491
7.2409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 7.6858, compared to 7.5863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4077 BOB (High: 7.7039 / Low: 7.2962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 BOB (High: 7.7946 / Low: 7.7089).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4077
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 7.7896) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.7063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0832 (+1.08%).

2016 Avg (May) 7.7896
2015 Avg (May) 7.7063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5490 7.4321 7.5060
February 7.8138 7.4620 7.6563
March 7.7619 7.4547 7.6187
April 7.9161 7.7245 7.7984
May 7.9716 7.6547 7.7896
June 7.8602 7.5832 7.7458
July 7.7304 7.5834 7.6301
August 7.8422 7.6715 7.7504
September 7.7946 7.7089 7.7538
October 7.7586 7.5224 7.6301
November 7.7039 7.2962 7.4617
December 7.4244 7.1714 7.2916