2017 BOB to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 220.9118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 214.7310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1808 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.9120 to the December average rate of 219.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 220.9118 was down 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 221.1946, 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 LBP 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 217.5292, compared to 217.4463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0829 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 4.1653 LBP (High: 220.5220 / Low: 216.3567). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2099 LBP (High: 218.4249 / Low: 216.2151).
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6823 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 218.5164) against the same month in 2016 (average: 218.2484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2680 (+0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 219.3530 | 215.5430 | 217.9120 |
| February | 219.8718 | 216.3555 | 218.0094 |
| March | 218.6445 | 215.7548 | 217.3271 |
| April | 219.4351 | 216.8599 | 217.5694 |
| May | 218.7754 | 215.7257 | 217.2497 |
| June | 218.4249 | 216.2151 | 217.1079 |
| July | 218.3065 | 215.4184 | 216.4285 |
| August | 217.7999 | 215.3341 | 216.3508 |
| September | 217.5062 | 214.7310 | 216.1420 |
| October | 220.9118 | 216.9209 | 218.5164 |
| November | 220.5220 | 216.3567 | 217.9546 |
| December | 220.8390 | 217.9362 | 219.2855 |