2016 XDR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8551 BOB

YEARLY LOW

9.2303 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5895 BOB

2016 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 9.8551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 9.2303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6248 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5464 to the December average rate of 9.3208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.8551 was down 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,275 BOB

2015 Average 48,313 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 46,152 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,123.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.7682

9.2801

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.6363, compared to 9.5427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2668 BOB (High: 9.5931 / Low: 9.3263). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0675 BOB (High: 9.5798 / Low: 9.5123).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2668

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0675

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 9.7276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+0.30%).

2016 Avg (May) 9.7276

2015 Avg (May) 9.6989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5798	9.5123	9.5464
February	9.7188	9.4754	9.6129
March	9.6383	9.4747	9.5462
April	9.8100	9.6077	9.6881
May	9.8551	9.6688	9.7276
June	9.8191	9.5791	9.6965
July	9.6493	9.5457	9.5903
August	9.7581	9.6175	9.6705
September	9.7236	9.6298	9.6772
October	9.6469	9.4729	9.5475
November	9.5931	9.3263	9.4498
December	9.4761	9.2303	9.3208