YEARLY HIGH
0.1988 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1728 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1871 CAD

2017 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.1845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1988 was down 5.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2111, 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 994 CAD
2016 Average 961 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 864 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.17 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1978
0.1741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CAD 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 0.1925, compared to 0.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0085 CAD (High: 0.1874 / Low: 0.1789). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CAD (High: 0.1956 / Low: 0.1917).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1958) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+4.33%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1958
2016 Avg (May) 0.1877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1885 0.1910
February 0.1921 0.1876 0.1894
March 0.1956 0.1917 0.1933
April 0.1968 0.1915 0.1938
May 0.1988 0.1928 0.1958
June 0.1953 0.1869 0.1918
July 0.1874 0.1789 0.1827
August 0.1836 0.1784 0.1811
September 0.1792 0.1728 0.1761
October 0.1863 0.1781 0.1822
November 0.1860 0.1821 0.1838
December 0.1869 0.1812 0.1845