YEARLY HIGH
0.5459 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4810 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5200 BOB

2016 SCR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.5459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.4810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5283 to the December average rate of 0.5170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5459 was down 4.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,729 BOB
2015 Average 2,597 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,405 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.55 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5299
0.5104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5190, compared to 0.5210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0558 BOB (High: 0.5368 / Low: 0.4810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 BOB (High: 0.5273 / Low: 0.5170).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.5262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.94%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.5262
2015 Avg (June) 0.5213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5379 0.5053 0.5283
February 0.5368 0.4810 0.5150
March 0.5290 0.5026 0.5146
April 0.5412 0.4863 0.5121
May 0.5281 0.4991 0.5177
June 0.5459 0.5137 0.5262
July 0.5410 0.5106 0.5239
August 0.5291 0.5140 0.5227
September 0.5273 0.5170 0.5220
October 0.5302 0.5162 0.5220
November 0.5276 0.5129 0.5184
December 0.5260 0.5103 0.5170