YEARLY HIGH
0.4787 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1420 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2063 LTL

2017 BOB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3367 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3964 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4787 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4801, 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 2,394 LTL
2016 Average 2,237 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 710 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,683.55 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4988
0.1109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LTL 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 0.2685, compared to 0.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3346 LTL (High: 0.4787 / Low: 0.1441). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LTL (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1435).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3346
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2902 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3964) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-11.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3964
2016 Avg (January) 0.4503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4787 0.1441 0.3964
February 0.4743 0.1439 0.2840
March 0.4729 0.4594 0.4664
April 0.4657 0.1433 0.1762
May 0.1446 0.1429 0.1440
June 0.1448 0.1435 0.1441
July 0.1450 0.1430 0.1439
August 0.1447 0.1422 0.1437
September 0.1444 0.1420 0.1432
October 0.1452 0.1427 0.1446
November 0.1449 0.1426 0.1440
December 0.1458 0.1440 0.1447