2017 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9938 JPY

YEARLY LOW

15.4147 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.1651 JPY

2017 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.9938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 15.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5791 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6236 to the December average rate of 16.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9938 was down 3.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5289, 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 84,969 JPY

2016 Average 78,844 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 77,073 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,895.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.7091

15.6837

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to JPY 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 16.2136, compared to 16.1166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.8157 JPY (High: 16.2303 / Low: 15.4147). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2719 JPY (High: 15.9114 / Low: 15.6395).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8157

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2719

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.6236) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.1505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5269 (-3.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.6236

2016 Avg (January) 17.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.9938	16.2928	16.6236
February	16.5310	16.1524	16.3260
March	16.6711	15.9429	16.3184
April	16.0980	15.5920	15.8790
May	16.4509	15.9239	16.1557
June	16.2519	15.7451	15.9788
July	16.4834	15.8918	16.1514
August	15.9114	15.6395	15.7692
September	16.2303	15.4147	15.8609
October	16.5036	16.0775	16.3307
November	16.4723	15.9073	16.2507
December	16.4853	16.1939	16.3365