YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0636 BOB

2016 JPY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0583 to the December average rate of 0.0596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0691 was up 16.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,573 BOB
2015 Average 28,530 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 28,524 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,048.91 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0693
0.0573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0600).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0683) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+21.92%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0683
2015 Avg (August) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0591 0.0571 0.0583
February 0.0615 0.0570 0.0602
March 0.0613 0.0600 0.0605
April 0.0649 0.0610 0.0627
May 0.0650 0.0621 0.0634
June 0.0675 0.0627 0.0654
July 0.0683 0.0645 0.0664
August 0.0691 0.0671 0.0683
September 0.0689 0.0666 0.0678
October 0.0681 0.0658 0.0667
November 0.0670 0.0606 0.0638
December 0.0610 0.0586 0.0596