YEARLY HIGH
172.4325 CDF
YEARLY LOW
132.0639 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.2957 CDF

2016 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 172.4325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 132.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.3686 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1725 to the December average rate of 168.2980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 172.4325 was up 27.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 135.2057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 862,163 CDF
2015 Average 670,678 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 660,320 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,842.84 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

171.7105
130.7600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CDF 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 135.0477, compared to 145.5436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.5436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 33.4961 CDF (High: 165.5600 / Low: 132.0639). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7222 CDF (High: 134.9003 / Low: 134.1781).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.4961
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 168.2980) against the same month in 2015 (average: 134.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0530 (+25.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 168.2980
2015 Avg (December) 134.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.5441 133.6290 134.1725
February 135.2566 134.2896 134.6693
March 136.1116 134.5429 135.5628
April 136.1975 133.9639 134.9515
May 134.9003 134.1781 134.5286
June 139.6303 132.2812 136.4015
July 141.4481 136.5825 138.0548
August 142.1585 140.2342 141.1862
September 142.1355 140.3065 141.1494
October 142.4162 138.5288 140.4787
November 165.5600 132.0639 144.0947
December 172.4325 163.8963 168.2980