YEARLY HIGH
0.3515 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.3346 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3469 BOB

2016 MDL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.3515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3399 to the December average rate of 0.3440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3515 was down 20.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,757 BOB
2015 Average 1,846 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,673 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.40 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3520
0.3388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3460, compared to 0.3479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0158 BOB (High: 0.3504 / Low: 0.3346). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.3514 / Low: 0.3500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-8.78%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3501
2015 Avg (April) 0.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3504 0.3346 0.3399
February 0.3465 0.3399 0.3434
March 0.3498 0.3425 0.3460
April 0.3515 0.3482 0.3501
May 0.3508 0.3441 0.3483
June 0.3509 0.3465 0.3484
July 0.3514 0.3470 0.3487
August 0.3514 0.3500 0.3509
September 0.3513 0.3496 0.3505
October 0.3509 0.3452 0.3482
November 0.3499 0.3413 0.3449
December 0.3487 0.3416 0.3440