YEARLY HIGH
0.6926 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.6203 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6523 AUD

2017 BBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.6203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6706 to the December average rate of 0.6535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6926 was down 5.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,463 AUD
2016 Average 3,364 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,102 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.11 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6773
0.6228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AUD 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 0.6628, compared to 0.6419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0352 AUD (High: 0.6926 / Low: 0.6573). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 AUD (High: 0.6565 / Low: 0.6476).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6706) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0419 (-5.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6706
2016 Avg (January) 0.7124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6926 0.6573 0.6706
February 0.6565 0.6476 0.6523
March 0.6660 0.6469 0.6560
April 0.6694 0.6553 0.6631
May 0.6811 0.6629 0.6728
June 0.6775 0.6502 0.6620
July 0.6597 0.6248 0.6409
August 0.6388 0.6283 0.6317
September 0.6384 0.6203 0.6274
October 0.6528 0.6336 0.6419
November 0.6620 0.6481 0.6559
December 0.6661 0.6403 0.6535