YEARLY HIGH
52.9845 MRO
YEARLY LOW
50.6549 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.8777 MRO

2017 BOB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 52.9845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 50.6549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3296 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8292 to the December average rate of 51.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.9845 was up 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.9328, 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 264,922 MRO
2016 Average 254,408 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 253,275 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,647.78 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

52.4530
50.9923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MRO 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 51.8762, compared to 51.8793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.7079 MRO (High: 52.9845 / Low: 51.2766). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2457 MRO (High: 51.9019 / Low: 51.6562).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7079
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0992 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 52.2132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.5614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6518 (+1.26%).

2017 Avg (October) 52.2132
2016 Avg (October) 51.5614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0536 51.6707 51.8292
February 52.0886 51.7204 51.8773
March 51.9761 51.4707 51.8840
April 52.1054 51.7687 51.9225
May 51.9019 51.6562 51.8331
June 52.1497 51.8375 51.9112
July 52.4207 51.6873 51.9997
August 52.6700 51.6175 52.2190
September 52.6395 51.8324 52.3313
October 52.9845 51.2766 52.2132
November 51.3982 50.6549 51.1140
December 51.8130 51.2273 51.3985