2017 BOB to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |