YEARLY HIGH
67.9688 KMF
YEARLY LOW
55.8827 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.9393 KMF

2017 BOB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 67.9688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 55.8827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0861 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8809 to the December average rate of 60.1697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 67.9688 was down 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 68.7300, 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 339,844 KMF
2016 Average 321,574 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 279,413 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,430.48 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.6475
58.4484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KMF 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 65.6469, compared to 60.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.6469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.5689 KMF (High: 60.4516 / Low: 55.8827). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4887 KMF (High: 63.5903 / Low: 62.1017).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.5689
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1909 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 66.8809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 65.3822), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4988 (+2.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 66.8809
2016 Avg (January) 65.3822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.9688 66.0241 66.8809
February 67.6203 65.7468 66.8313
March 67.8262 65.4194 66.5200
April 67.0454 64.7168 66.3217
May 65.2983 63.0150 64.1308
June 63.5903 62.1017 63.1969
July 62.6202 60.1908 61.4570
August 60.4516 55.8827 59.5555
September 60.3324 58.2926 59.2150
October 61.2200 59.5576 60.5437
November 61.4086 59.0784 60.4494
December 61.0356 59.3026 60.1697