YEARLY HIGH
10.3127 BOB
YEARLY LOW
8.4130 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3498 BOB

2016 FKP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 10.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 8.4130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8997 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9507 to the December average rate of 8.6356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.3127 was down 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.9588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,563 BOB
2015 Average 52,771 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 42,065 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,498.34 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.1527
8.3929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 9.8658, compared to 8.8337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.2119 BOB (High: 10.3127 / Low: 9.1008). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2498 BOB (High: 10.1427 / Low: 9.8929).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2119
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 9.7837) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.7573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9737 (-9.05%).

2016 Avg (June) 9.7837
2015 Avg (June) 10.7573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2104 9.7754 9.9507
February 10.0732 9.5221 9.8646
March 9.9108 9.5755 9.7532
April 10.1020 9.6488 9.8366
May 10.1427 9.8929 10.0061
June 10.3127 9.1008 9.7837
July 9.1772 8.8816 9.0666
August 9.2115 8.9075 9.0556
September 9.2611 8.9531 9.0934
October 8.9538 8.4130 8.5395
November 8.7195 8.4529 8.6113
December 8.8047 8.4708 8.6356