YEARLY HIGH
131.2134 KPW
YEARLY LOW
127.7950 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.7342 KPW

2017 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 131.2134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 127.7950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4184 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.0754 to the December average rate of 130.1893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 131.2134 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 131.9657, 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 656,067 KPW
2016 Average 652,330 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 638,975 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,092.04 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

130.3174
128.7798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KPW 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 129.8621, compared to 129.6063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.8621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.6063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.2944 KPW (High: 130.2588 / Low: 127.9644). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2277 KPW (High: 130.3741 / Low: 129.1464).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.2944
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2277

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 129.9949) against the same month in 2016 (average: 131.6219), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6269 (-1.24%).

2017 Avg (March) 129.9949
2016 Avg (March) 131.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.6634 129.1993 130.0754
February 130.9364 129.4100 130.0586
March 131.2134 129.5466 129.9949
April 130.6910 128.9808 129.7594
May 130.1427 128.6175 129.6039
June 130.3741 129.1464 129.6804
July 130.4463 128.7558 129.4706
August 130.2588 127.9644 129.2900
September 129.9741 127.7950 128.9079
October 130.6905 128.4394 130.1452
November 130.4061 128.3507 129.6350
December 131.2123 129.5683 130.1893