YEARLY HIGH
7.0038 DOP
YEARLY LOW
6.6509 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8221 DOP

2017 BOB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 7.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.6509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3528 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7228 to the December average rate of 6.9891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0038 was up 3.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7510, 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 35,019 DOP
2016 Average 33,313 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 33,255 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,764.09 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0157
6.6961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to DOP 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 6.7852, compared to 6.8589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1539 DOP (High: 6.8849 / Low: 6.7310). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 DOP (High: 6.8254 / Low: 6.7854).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1539
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.9891) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2703 (+4.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.9891
2016 Avg (December) 6.7188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7496 6.6509 6.7228
February 6.8290 6.7215 6.7685
March 6.8488 6.7391 6.8012
April 6.8254 6.7854 6.8085
May 6.8549 6.7732 6.8035
June 6.8407 6.7971 6.8071
July 6.8748 6.7441 6.7964
August 6.8849 6.7310 6.7775
September 6.8539 6.7304 6.7854
October 6.9500 6.8489 6.8904
November 6.9492 6.8602 6.9144
December 7.0038 6.9631 6.9891