YEARLY HIGH
0.3742 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3495 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3607 XDR

2017 BBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.3495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3699 to the December average rate of 0.3532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3742 was up 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3734, 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 1,871 XDR
2016 Average 1,799 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,747 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.59 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3717
0.3501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XDR 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 0.3668, compared to 0.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0083 XDR (High: 0.3742 / Low: 0.3659). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XDR (High: 0.3566 / Low: 0.3534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3699) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3699
2016 Avg (January) 0.3618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3742 0.3659 0.3699
February 0.3707 0.3660 0.3690
March 0.3713 0.3657 0.3692
April 0.3697 0.3647 0.3674
May 0.3662 0.3612 0.3636
June 0.3627 0.3594 0.3615
July 0.3609 0.3555 0.3584
August 0.3559 0.3514 0.3543
September 0.3544 0.3495 0.3519
October 0.3566 0.3534 0.3548
November 0.3571 0.3521 0.3551
December 0.3547 0.3511 0.3532