2017 BOB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.8883 SOS

YEARLY LOW

82.6165 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.4682 SOS

2017 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 85.8883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 82.6165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2718 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.5114 to the December average rate of 83.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 85.8883 was down 4.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 90.2177, 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 429,441 SOS

2016 Average 430,203 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 413,082 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,359.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.9762

83.0362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SOS 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 83.5038, compared to 83.4327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.5038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.4327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.8766 SOS (High: 85.8199 / Low: 82.9433). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0625 SOS (High: 84.1781 / Low: 83.1156).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8766

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 83.8979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 82.7801), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1178 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 83.8979

2016 Avg (December) 82.7801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.7883	82.6165	83.5114
February	84.6637	83.1793	83.6603
March	83.9685	82.8308	83.4872
April	84.1781	83.1156	83.5702
May	84.9807	82.9339	83.3383
June	84.5749	83.1515	83.4552
July	84.9492	82.7924	83.1388
August	84.4335	82.8172	83.1145
September	85.0608	82.7653	83.2139
October	84.8491	83.1366	83.7949
November	85.8199	82.9433	83.4364
December	85.8883	83.3190	83.8979