YEARLY HIGH
1116.8023 SLL
YEARLY LOW
788.5891 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1077.5440 SLL

2017 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1116.8023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 788.5891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 328.2133 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 997.1408 to the December average rate of 1106.1509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1116.8023 was up 36.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 818.9101, 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 5,584,012 SLL
2016 Average 3,494,564 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,942,945 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,641,066.38 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1117.0519
986.2398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SLL 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 1062.8953, compared to 1092.1927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1062.8953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1092.1927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 288.4322 SLL (High: 1077.0213 / Low: 788.5891). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.1691 SLL (High: 1085.5336 / Low: 1071.3645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±288.4322
April Spread (Stable) ±14.1691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.3173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1106.1509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 799.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +307.0797 (+38.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 1106.1509
2016 Avg (December) 799.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1077.0213 788.5891 997.1408
February 1078.0795 1056.5501 1070.1401
March 1092.3217 1042.7937 1074.1434
April 1085.5336 1071.3645 1077.8573
May 1085.7043 1065.3060 1076.5245
June 1088.5688 1072.6001 1081.5658
July 1094.3968 1068.5758 1079.2857
August 1091.1415 1072.8755 1081.3534
September 1091.4079 1072.0581 1081.2759
October 1111.4923 1085.1342 1104.7037
November 1107.4854 1090.0295 1100.3865
December 1116.8023 1097.5132 1106.1509