YEARLY HIGH
0.1203 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1053 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1120 SHP

2017 BOB to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1171 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1203 was up 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1189, 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 602 SHP
2016 Average 537 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 526 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.25 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1180
0.1066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SHP 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 0.1147, compared to 0.1092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0059 SHP (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SHP (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.1068).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+16.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1171
2016 Avg (January) 0.1005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1203 0.1145 0.1171
February 0.1166 0.1136 0.1158
March 0.1194 0.1148 0.1170
April 0.1166 0.1107 0.1141
May 0.1126 0.1103 0.1115
June 0.1137 0.1107 0.1126
July 0.1126 0.1094 0.1106
August 0.1124 0.1085 0.1109
September 0.1108 0.1053 0.1076
October 0.1110 0.1065 0.1096
November 0.1107 0.1066 0.1089
December 0.1087 0.1068 0.1079