YEARLY HIGH
1373.4863 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1266.6639 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1315.4174 GNF

2017 BOB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1373.4863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1266.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.8225 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1353.6451 to the December average rate of 1304.5330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1373.4863 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1372.8922, 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 6,867,432 GNF
2016 Average 6,063,269 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 6,333,319 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534,112.29 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1362.0303
1276.0861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GNF 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 1336.5500, compared to 1294.2848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.2651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1336.5500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1294.2848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 49.0614 GNF (High: 1373.4863 / Low: 1324.4250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.7521 GNF (High: 1313.4546 / Low: 1297.7025).

January Spread (Volatile) ±49.0614
December Spread (Stable) ±15.7521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.8111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1353.6451) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1119.8439), the exchange rate shifted by +233.8012 (+20.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 1353.6451
2016 Avg (January) 1119.8439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1373.4863 1324.4250 1353.6451
February 1361.4205 1330.2916 1354.8682
March 1356.4035 1327.9018 1347.3225
April 1346.2478 1309.9661 1336.7521
May 1339.4313 1304.6657 1319.9410
June 1319.7368 1288.7597 1306.7709
July 1310.1091 1285.2919 1295.8677
August 1298.1166 1273.8371 1283.2481
September 1299.7407 1266.6639 1284.5193
October 1307.7888 1287.5855 1298.7867
November 1306.0826 1285.3467 1298.7542
December 1313.4546 1297.7025 1304.5330