2017 BOB to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2004 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1771 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1881 AUD

2017 BOB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1939 to the December average rate of 0.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2004 was down 5.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,002 AUD

2016 Average 975 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 886 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1953

0.1783

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AUD 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 0.1913, compared to 0.1849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0111 AUD (High: 0.1905 / Low: 0.1794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 AUD (High: 0.1897 / Low: 0.1876).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-6.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1939

2016 Avg (January) 0.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2004	0.1899	0.1939
February	0.1897	0.1876	0.1885
March	0.1925	0.1865	0.1895
April	0.1932	0.1886	0.1912
May	0.1959	0.1904	0.1938
June	0.1948	0.1875	0.1908
July	0.1905	0.1794	0.1844
August	0.1832	0.1791	0.1815
September	0.1834	0.1771	0.1797
October	0.1888	0.1820	0.1856
November	0.1907	0.1873	0.1890
December	0.1934	0.1849	0.1891