YEARLY HIGH
5153.2608 IRR
YEARLY LOW
4317.6961 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4763.6581 IRR

2017 BOB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5153.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4317.6961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 835.5647 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4583.1806 to the December average rate of 5099.1754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5153.2608 was up 16.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 4436.8907, 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 25,766,304 IRR
2016 Average 21,849,923 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 21,588,480 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,177,823.43 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5150.7749
4531.5811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to IRR 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 4663.0369, compared to 4864.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 201.2424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4663.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4864.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 383.2271 IRR (High: 4700.9232 / Low: 4317.6961). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.0478 IRR (High: 4703.1368 / Low: 4658.0889).

January Spread (Volatile) ±383.2271
June Spread (Stable) ±45.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.7396 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5099.1754) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4345.2321), the exchange rate shifted by +753.9433 (+17.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 5099.1754
2016 Avg (December) 4345.2321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4700.9232 4317.6961 4583.1806
February 4709.7292 4655.8559 4681.9796
March 4728.1993 4668.6920 4683.6992
April 4710.8182 4650.9772 4677.9596
May 4694.7892 4637.7206 4673.8235
June 4703.1368 4658.0889 4677.5787
July 4732.5590 4663.2072 4690.7001
August 4780.0141 4653.3219 4719.5933
September 4825.6484 4734.8048 4771.6546
October 4996.4464 4778.3008 4907.0987
November 5030.6261 4950.6929 4997.4534
December 5153.2608 5020.5835 5099.1754