YEARLY HIGH
0.1458 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1420 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1441 BMD

2017 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1445 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1458 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1466, 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 729 BMD
2016 Average 725 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 710 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.99 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1448
0.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1443, compared to 0.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 BMD (High: 0.1447 / Low: 0.1422). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BMD (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1435).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1447) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1447
2016 Avg (December) 0.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1452 0.1436 0.1445
February 0.1455 0.1438 0.1445
March 0.1458 0.1439 0.1444
April 0.1452 0.1433 0.1442
May 0.1446 0.1429 0.1440
June 0.1448 0.1435 0.1441
July 0.1450 0.1430 0.1439
August 0.1447 0.1422 0.1437
September 0.1444 0.1420 0.1432
October 0.1452 0.1427 0.1446
November 0.1449 0.1426 0.1440
December 0.1458 0.1440 0.1447