YEARLY HIGH
0.6876 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6054 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6490 CAD

2017 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.6876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.6054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0822 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6605 to the December average rate of 0.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6876 was down 5.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7286, 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 3,438 CAD
2016 Average 3,313 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,027 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.13 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6863
0.6083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD 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 0.6671, compared to 0.6309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0281 CAD (High: 0.6497 / Low: 0.6216). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 CAD (High: 0.6754 / Low: 0.6648).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.6798) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+5.04%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.6798
2016 Avg (May) 0.6472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6713 0.6509 0.6605
February 0.6657 0.6496 0.6553
March 0.6754 0.6648 0.6692
April 0.6831 0.6622 0.6720
May 0.6876 0.6707 0.6798
June 0.6762 0.6481 0.6655
July 0.6497 0.6216 0.6349
August 0.6377 0.6238 0.6302
September 0.6242 0.6054 0.6148
October 0.6446 0.6226 0.6299
November 0.6447 0.6340 0.6379
December 0.6440 0.6283 0.6379