2016 XCD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5796 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5251 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5539 BOB

2016 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 2.5796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5574 to the December average rate of 2.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5796 was up 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,898 BOB

2015 Average 12,782 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,625 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.63 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5662

2.5283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5475, compared to 2.5603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5475

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0342 BOB (High: 2.5593 / Low: 2.5251). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BOB (High: 2.5640 / Low: 2.5531).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.5621) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+0.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.5621

2015 Avg (December) 2.5556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5640	2.5531	2.5574
February	2.5601	2.5392	2.5521
March	2.5416	2.5251	2.5315
April	2.5593	2.5251	2.5444
May	2.5604	2.5477	2.5516
June	2.5540	2.5405	2.5481
July	2.5636	2.5413	2.5514
August	2.5741	2.5560	2.5630
September	2.5705	2.5561	2.5626
October	2.5692	2.5495	2.5609
November	2.5729	2.5556	2.5620
December	2.5796	2.5497	2.5621