YEARLY HIGH
6.9624 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8203 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8984 BOB

2016 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 6.9624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 6.8203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1421 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9077 to the December average rate of 6.9218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9624 was up 0.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.9374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,812 BOB
2015 Average 34,526 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,101 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9302
6.8291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.8833, compared to 6.9135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0975 BOB (High: 6.9178 / Low: 6.8203). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 BOB (High: 6.9253 / Low: 6.8960).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0975
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.9218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.9026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.9218
2015 Avg (December) 6.9026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9253 6.8960 6.9077
February 6.9148 6.8585 6.8932
March 6.8648 6.8204 6.8375
April 6.9178 6.8203 6.8770
May 6.9208 6.8865 6.8969
June 6.9036 6.8671 6.8876
July 6.9192 6.8693 6.8933
August 6.9475 6.8988 6.9180
September 6.9378 6.8991 6.9168
October 6.9342 6.8812 6.9144
November 6.9443 6.8976 6.9167
December 6.9624 6.8920 6.9218