YEARLY HIGH
9.9018 BTN
YEARLY LOW
8.4404 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3816 BTN

2017 BOB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 9.9018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 8.4404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4614 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8404 to the December average rate of 9.2935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9018 was down 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.0049, 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 49,509 BTN
2016 Average 48,691 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 42,202 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,306.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9134
9.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BTN 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 9.4873, compared to 9.2758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8268 BTN (High: 9.2672 / Low: 8.4404). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1125 BTN (High: 9.3396 / Low: 9.2271).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8268
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.8404) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.7373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+1.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.8404
2016 Avg (January) 9.7373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9018 9.7481 9.8404
February 9.7977 9.6244 9.6905
March 9.7100 9.3380 9.5247
April 9.3809 9.1957 9.3063
May 9.3552 9.1926 9.2768
June 9.3396 9.2271 9.2854
July 9.3653 9.1972 9.2741
August 9.2672 8.4404 9.1111
September 9.4306 9.1151 9.2234
October 9.4864 9.3286 9.4130
November 9.4657 9.2325 9.3397
December 9.3924 9.2082 9.2935