2017 BBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 297.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 285.9238.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0762 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.8544 to the December average rate of 289.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 297.0000 was down 4.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 311.3713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BBD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 289.3682, compared to 289.6857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3175 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 9.5781 SOS (High: 297.0000 / Low: 287.4219). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2406 SOS (High: 291.7500 / Low: 288.5094).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 0.7514 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 289.6323) against the same month in 2016 (average: 287.1277), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5046 (+0.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 290.8222 | 287.2953 | 288.8544 |
| February | 292.2855 | 287.5000 | 289.5445 |
| March | 290.8825 | 286.1859 | 289.0239 |
| April | 291.7500 | 288.5094 | 289.8269 |
| May | 294.5000 | 287.6778 | 289.3658 |
| June | 294.0000 | 287.5742 | 289.5936 |
| July | 293.5000 | 285.9238 | 288.9675 |
| August | 294.5000 | 286.6503 | 289.2919 |
| September | 294.5000 | 288.2766 | 290.4893 |
| October | 293.3490 | 288.2899 | 289.7379 |
| November | 297.0000 | 287.5044 | 289.6323 |
| December | 297.0000 | 287.4219 | 289.9953 |