YEARLY HIGH
4.3408 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.8655 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1342 NOK

2017 BBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 4.3408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 3.8655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4753 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2313 to the December average rate of 4.1556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3408 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4736, 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 21,704 NOK
2016 Average 20,997 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 19,327 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,376.60 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3350
3.8780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to NOK 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 4.2378, compared to 4.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2596 NOK (High: 4.1993 / Low: 3.9397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0807 NOK (High: 4.3366 / Low: 4.2558).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2596
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 4.2502) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1317 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (May) 4.2502
2016 Avg (May) 4.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3227 4.1350 4.2313
February 4.1996 4.0986 4.1659
March 4.3047 4.2110 4.2526
April 4.3366 4.2558 4.2970
May 4.3408 4.1668 4.2502
June 4.2740 4.1733 4.2296
July 4.1993 3.9397 4.0776
August 3.9890 3.8679 3.9441
September 3.9815 3.8655 3.9161
October 4.0920 3.9442 3.9993
November 4.1601 4.0634 4.0914
December 4.2032 4.1025 4.1556