YEARLY HIGH
0.2916 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2840 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2883 BBD

2017 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.2840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2891 to the December average rate of 0.2893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2916 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2932, 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 1,458 BBD
2016 Average 1,450 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,420 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.97 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2896
0.2862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BBD 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 0.2886, compared to 0.2880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0050 BBD (High: 0.2894 / Low: 0.2844). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BBD (High: 0.2901 / Low: 0.2878).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2893
2016 Avg (December) 0.2893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2906 0.2875 0.2891
February 0.2901 0.2878 0.2889
March 0.2916 0.2879 0.2889
April 0.2904 0.2867 0.2883
May 0.2892 0.2858 0.2880
June 0.2897 0.2870 0.2882
July 0.2899 0.2861 0.2877
August 0.2894 0.2844 0.2873
September 0.2888 0.2840 0.2865
October 0.2904 0.2854 0.2892
November 0.2898 0.2852 0.2881
December 0.2916 0.2879 0.2893