2017 BOB to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

488.9261 MGA

YEARLY LOW

415.5472 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

450.2336 MGA

2017 BOB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 488.9261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 415.5472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.3789 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 474.2904 to the December average rate of 466.6976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 488.9261 was down 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 490.8195, 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 2,444,631 MGA

2016 Average 2,303,115 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,077,736 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 366,894.53 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

479.1633

420.6884

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MGA 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 458.9272, compared to 441.5401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.3871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 458.9272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 441.5401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 32.7794 MGA (High: 475.4664 / Low: 442.6871). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0536 MGA (High: 463.0354 / Low: 453.9818).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.7794

November Spread (Stable) ±9.0536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 25.8161 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.8161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 474.2904) against the same month in 2016 (average: 464.8311), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4593 (+2.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 474.2904

2016 Avg (January) 464.8311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	488.9261	461.3392	474.2904
February	464.2615	442.2282	455.4494
March	475.4664	442.6871	460.2646
April	473.6304	456.8468	461.5552
May	461.4094	439.4708	450.6262
June	463.3836	435.2534	451.3774
July	442.3007	415.5472	425.5613
August	429.8364	418.9591	425.9175
September	434.7458	421.9716	428.0594
October	456.1236	436.0660	445.1626
November	463.0354	453.9818	457.8420
December	471.4127	457.1464	466.6976