YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 BOB

2016 CDF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0076 was up 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38 BOB
2015 Average 37 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 29 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0076
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0074, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 BOB (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-6.09%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0070
2015 Avg (November) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
February 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
March 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
April 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
May 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
June 0.0076 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
October 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
November 0.0076 0.0060 0.0070
December 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059