YEARLY HIGH
1.0997 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.0562 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0793 SRD

2017 BOB to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.0997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 1.0562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0793 to the December average rate of 1.0784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0997 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1249, 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 5,499 SRD
2016 Average 4,446 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,281 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.98 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0922
1.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SRD 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 1.0858, compared to 1.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0201 SRD (High: 1.0815 / Low: 1.0615). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SRD (High: 1.0893 / Low: 1.0786).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0898) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5062 (+86.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0898
2016 Avg (March) 0.5836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0880 1.0701 1.0793
February 1.0952 1.0803 1.0890
March 1.0997 1.0860 1.0898
April 1.0958 1.0816 1.0879
May 1.0901 1.0771 1.0854
June 1.0893 1.0786 1.0832
July 1.0839 1.0668 1.0755
August 1.0764 1.0577 1.0686
September 1.0742 1.0562 1.0654
October 1.0815 1.0615 1.0767
November 1.0792 1.0622 1.0728
December 1.0873 1.0737 1.0784