YEARLY HIGH
0.1387 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1188 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1278 EUR

2017 BOB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1359 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1387 was down 0.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1394, 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 693 EUR
2016 Average 655 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 594 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.48 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1375
0.1187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to EUR 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 0.1333, compared to 0.1224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0048 EUR (High: 0.1362 / Low: 0.1314). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 EUR (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1262).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+2.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1359
2016 Avg (January) 0.1332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1387 0.1341 0.1359
February 0.1375 0.1335 0.1358
March 0.1371 0.1329 0.1350
April 0.1362 0.1314 0.1346
May 0.1324 0.1281 0.1302
June 0.1292 0.1262 0.1283
July 0.1271 0.1224 0.1247
August 0.1231 0.1191 0.1215
September 0.1226 0.1188 0.1202
October 0.1243 0.1209 0.1231
November 0.1247 0.1202 0.1227
December 0.1234 0.1203 0.1222