YEARLY HIGH
0.1491 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1380 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1428 CHF

2016 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1457 to the December average rate of 0.1474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1491 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1492, 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 745 CHF
2015 Average 697 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 690 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.71 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1481
0.1395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CHF 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 0.1427, compared to 0.1430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0069 CHF (High: 0.1478 / Low: 0.1409). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 CHF (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1399).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1474) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+2.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1474
2015 Avg (December) 0.1439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1481 0.1441 0.1457
February 0.1478 0.1409 0.1438
March 0.1458 0.1411 0.1435
April 0.1415 0.1389 0.1402
May 0.1444 0.1380 0.1419
June 0.1436 0.1394 0.1407
July 0.1435 0.1403 0.1423
August 0.1421 0.1384 0.1405
September 0.1419 0.1399 0.1409
October 0.1439 0.1407 0.1426
November 0.1471 0.1402 0.1440
December 0.1491 0.1458 0.1474