YEARLY HIGH
0.7497 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6889 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7246 USD

2017 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6996 to the December average rate of 0.7429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7497 was up 0.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,749 USD
2016 Average 3,623 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,444 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.31 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7472
0.6953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to USD 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 0.7122, compared to 0.7369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0210 USD (High: 0.7099 / Low: 0.6889). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 USD (High: 0.7180 / Low: 0.7108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+6.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7429
2016 Avg (December) 0.6962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7099 0.6889 0.6996
February 0.7149 0.7025 0.7073
March 0.7179 0.7036 0.7117
April 0.7180 0.7108 0.7148
May 0.7226 0.7088 0.7172
June 0.7264 0.7188 0.7229
July 0.7377 0.7220 0.7295
August 0.7422 0.7312 0.7350
September 0.7466 0.7342 0.7411
October 0.7404 0.7294 0.7350
November 0.7471 0.7321 0.7378
December 0.7497 0.7387 0.7429