2017 BOB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

235.7691 CDF

YEARLY LOW

166.1199 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

210.0159 CDF

2017 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 235.7691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 166.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6492 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.4629 to the December average rate of 228.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 235.7691 was up 36.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 172.4325, 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 1,178,846 CDF

2016 Average 701,695 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 830,600 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,245.82 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

234.0966

170.1325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CDF 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 193.8489, compared to 226.1830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.3341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.8489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.1830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 19.7453 CDF (High: 233.9662 / Low: 214.2210). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3510 CDF (High: 224.8623 / Low: 221.5113).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.7453

September Spread (Stable) ±3.3510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.3255 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 228.7663) against the same month in 2016 (average: 141.1862), the exchange rate shifted by +87.5801 (+62.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 228.7663

2016 Avg (August) 141.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	183.2828	166.1199	175.4629
February	189.1554	178.6996	183.9191
March	195.0817	188.7798	192.0753
April	202.1289	194.5571	198.5267
May	206.1558	201.3899	203.6376
June	215.1696	205.3294	209.4717
July	233.9662	214.2210	223.6655
August	235.7691	220.7940	228.7663
September	224.8623	221.5113	223.4408
October	227.8588	224.1196	226.6600
November	228.5136	223.4424	226.3190
December	231.6785	225.4178	228.2463