YEARLY HIGH
2.9211 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.4617 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6605 MDL

2017 BOB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 2.4617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4594 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8994 to the December average rate of 2.4849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9211 was down 2.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9886, 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 14,605 MDL
2016 Average 14,413 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 12,309 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,296.85 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9408
2.4435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MDL 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 2.7838, compared to 2.5371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1443 MDL (High: 2.7617 / Low: 2.6174). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 MDL (High: 2.6265 / Low: 2.5931).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1443
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

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 0.1147 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9426), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0432 (-1.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8994
2016 Avg (January) 2.9426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9211 2.8751 2.8994
February 2.8977 2.8595 2.8815
March 2.8897 2.7941 2.8426
April 2.8106 2.7611 2.7854
May 2.7617 2.6174 2.6707
June 2.6407 2.6043 2.6233
July 2.6265 2.5931 2.6048
August 2.5914 2.5316 2.5666
September 2.5519 2.5004 2.5307
October 2.5464 2.4928 2.5182
November 2.5578 2.4617 2.5175
December 2.5100 2.4654 2.4849