YEARLY HIGH
0.0326 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 BOB

2016 SYP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0326 was down 15.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163 BOB
2015 Average 178 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 155 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0325
0.0310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0313, compared to 0.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 BOB (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0313). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0314).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0324) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0324
2015 Avg (December) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0315 0.0313 0.0314
February 0.0315 0.0312 0.0314
March 0.0312 0.0310 0.0311
April 0.0315 0.0311 0.0313
May 0.0315 0.0314 0.0314
June 0.0318 0.0313 0.0315
July 0.0321 0.0318 0.0319
August 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
September 0.0324 0.0321 0.0323
October 0.0324 0.0322 0.0323
November 0.0325 0.0322 0.0323
December 0.0326 0.0322 0.0324