YEARLY HIGH
2.0416 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8708 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9578 SCR

2017 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.8708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1708 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9334 to the December average rate of 2.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0416 was down 1.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0792, 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 10,208 SCR
2016 Average 9,618 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,354 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.03 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0231
1.9253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SCR 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 1.9427, compared to 1.9728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1266 SCR (High: 2.0245 / Low: 1.8979). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 SCR (High: 1.9784 / Low: 1.9299).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0806 (+4.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0149
2016 Avg (December) 1.9343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9627 1.8785 1.9334
February 1.9724 1.9070 1.9434
March 1.9789 1.8708 1.9448
April 1.9776 1.8791 1.9435
May 1.9784 1.9299 1.9503
June 2.0006 1.8936 1.9410
July 1.9858 1.8843 1.9475
August 1.9760 1.8974 1.9502
September 1.9712 1.9070 1.9521
October 2.0273 1.9112 1.9810
November 2.0245 1.8979 1.9908
December 2.0416 1.9353 2.0149