YEARLY HIGH
1.1218 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1054 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1140 BBD

2017 AWG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.1054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1122 to the December average rate of 1.1184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1218 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,609 BBD
2016 Average 5,577 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,527 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.12 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1200
1.1097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to BBD 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 1.1114, compared to 1.1165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0164 BBD (High: 1.1218 / Low: 1.1054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 1.1111 / Low: 1.1103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1122) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1122
2016 Avg (January) 1.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1218 1.1054 1.1122
February 1.1158 1.1062 1.1106
March 1.1111 1.1103 1.1110
April 1.1111 1.1096 1.1109
May 1.1111 1.1099 1.1108
June 1.1173 1.1108 1.1132
July 1.1173 1.1137 1.1142
August 1.1204 1.1133 1.1164
September 1.1165 1.1133 1.1141
October 1.1173 1.1159 1.1171
November 1.1193 1.1170 1.1192
December 1.1193 1.1164 1.1184