YEARLY HIGH
0.1217 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1096 BOB

2016 HTG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1191 to the December average rate of 0.1040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1217 was down 18.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 609 BOB
2015 Average 683 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 516 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.97 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1206
0.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1125, compared to 0.1068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 BOB (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1160). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1103 / Low: 0.1094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0294 (-19.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1191
2015 Avg (January) 0.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1217 0.1160 0.1191
February 0.1161 0.1115 0.1142
March 0.1116 0.1097 0.1105
April 0.1113 0.1097 0.1107
May 0.1114 0.1101 0.1107
June 0.1103 0.1094 0.1098
July 0.1094 0.1084 0.1090
August 0.1091 0.1068 0.1079
September 0.1073 0.1058 0.1065
October 0.1070 0.1058 0.1065
November 0.1079 0.1050 0.1066
December 0.1061 0.1031 0.1040