YEARLY HIGH
0.1482 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1350 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1419 CHF

2017 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1457 to the December average rate of 0.1427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1482 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1491, 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 741 CHF
2016 Average 714 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 675 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.42 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1465
0.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CHF 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 0.1435, compared to 0.1403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0061 CHF (High: 0.1443 / Low: 0.1383). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CHF (High: 0.1405 / Low: 0.1379).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1457) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1457
2016 Avg (January) 0.1457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1482 0.1433 0.1457
February 0.1467 0.1428 0.1448
March 0.1468 0.1422 0.1447
April 0.1456 0.1425 0.1443
May 0.1452 0.1397 0.1419
June 0.1405 0.1379 0.1395
July 0.1400 0.1357 0.1381
August 0.1397 0.1362 0.1386
September 0.1400 0.1350 0.1378
October 0.1443 0.1383 0.1420
November 0.1445 0.1404 0.1428
December 0.1441 0.1406 0.1427