YEARLY HIGH
0.0824 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0729 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0773 BOB

2016 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0807 to the December average rate of 0.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0824 was down 0.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412 BOB
2015 Average 402 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 365 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0822
0.0747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0789, compared to 0.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0056 BOB (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0757). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0759).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0816) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.10%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0816
2015 Avg (February) 0.0815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0817 0.0775 0.0807
February 0.0824 0.0810 0.0816
March 0.0811 0.0806 0.0808
April 0.0812 0.0757 0.0782
May 0.0765 0.0761 0.0762
June 0.0763 0.0759 0.0761
July 0.0767 0.0760 0.0763
August 0.0768 0.0729 0.0754
September 0.0760 0.0751 0.0756
October 0.0767 0.0750 0.0756
November 0.0765 0.0754 0.0760
December 0.0765 0.0738 0.0753