YEARLY HIGH
3.4348 HNL
YEARLY LOW
3.2928 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3831 HNL

2017 BOB to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.4348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 3.2928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1420 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3745 to the December average rate of 3.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4348 was up 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3970, 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 17,174 HNL
2016 Average 16,500 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 16,464 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.02 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4257
3.3468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to HNL 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 3.3837, compared to 3.3824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1289 HNL (High: 3.4218 / Low: 3.2928). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 HNL (High: 3.4348 / Low: 3.4081).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1289
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.4191) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0490 (+1.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.4191
2016 Avg (December) 3.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4218 3.2928 3.3745
February 3.4190 3.3838 3.4025
March 3.4064 3.3654 3.3929
April 3.4062 3.3587 3.3796
May 3.3926 3.3579 3.3774
June 3.3910 3.3597 3.3755
July 3.3964 3.3519 3.3663
August 3.3801 3.3252 3.3533
September 3.3777 3.3501 3.3566
October 3.4174 3.3564 3.3980
November 3.4275 3.3652 3.4009
December 3.4348 3.4081 3.4191