YEARLY HIGH
0.2122 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1907 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2029 NZD

2017 BOB to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.2122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2030 to the December average rate of 0.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2122 was down 6.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2264, 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 1,061 NZD
2016 Average 1,041 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 953 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.70 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2106
0.1938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to NZD 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 0.2038, compared to 0.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0137 NZD (High: 0.2114 / Low: 0.1977). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 NZD (High: 0.2112 / Low: 0.2068).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2076
2016 Avg (December) 0.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2087 0.1982 0.2030
February 0.2020 0.1974 0.2002
March 0.2098 0.2030 0.2062
April 0.2093 0.2047 0.2067
May 0.2108 0.2030 0.2073
June 0.2035 0.1965 0.1994
July 0.2005 0.1907 0.1952
August 0.2006 0.1917 0.1966
September 0.2005 0.1936 0.1976
October 0.2114 0.1977 0.2053
November 0.2112 0.2068 0.2092
December 0.2122 0.2033 0.2076