YEARLY HIGH
0.1761 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1593 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1645 BOB

2016 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.1593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1749 to the December average rate of 0.1617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1761 was down 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 880 BOB
2015 Average 840 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 797 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.93 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1762
0.1598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1670, compared to 0.1619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 BOB (High: 0.1750 / Low: 0.1594). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.1626 / Low: 0.1615).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+9.00%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1747
2015 Avg (February) 0.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1759 0.1743 0.1749
February 0.1761 0.1735 0.1747
March 0.1750 0.1594 0.1686
April 0.1626 0.1593 0.1612
May 0.1622 0.1608 0.1613
June 0.1628 0.1606 0.1614
July 0.1624 0.1605 0.1615
August 0.1635 0.1611 0.1622
September 0.1632 0.1616 0.1623
October 0.1626 0.1615 0.1621
November 0.1632 0.1605 0.1620
December 0.1631 0.1598 0.1617