2017 BOB to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1667 KGS

YEARLY LOW

8.0915 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9118 KGS

2017 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 10.1667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 8.0915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0752 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0230 to the December average rate of 10.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1667 was down 7.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.0062, 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 50,833 KGS

2016 Average 50,690 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 40,457 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,375.97 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.1015

9.7322

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KGS 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 9.9085, compared to 9.9152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.9059 KGS (High: 9.9974 / Low: 8.0915). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1390 KGS (High: 9.8184 / Low: 9.6794).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9059

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1390

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1773 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.0707) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0649 (+0.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.0707

2016 Avg (December) 10.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0868	9.9339	10.0230
February	10.1005	9.9383	10.0064
March	10.0961	9.8712	9.9797
April	9.9029	9.6543	9.8081
May	9.8184	9.6794	9.7630
June	9.9762	9.7829	9.8706
July	10.0753	9.8155	9.9499
August	9.9974	8.0915	9.7727
September	9.8823	9.7212	9.8178
October	9.9563	9.7965	9.9063
November	10.0718	9.8590	9.9738
December	10.1667	9.9853	10.0707