YEARLY HIGH
1.2757 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.2424 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2609 SVC

2017 BOB to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.2757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 1.2424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2644 to the December average rate of 1.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2757 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2821, 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 6,378 SVC
2016 Average 6,338 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 6,212 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.52 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2673
1.2531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SVC 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 1.2621, compared to 1.2597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0217 SVC (High: 1.2659 / Low: 1.2441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SVC (High: 1.2627 / Low: 1.2599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.2662) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.2662
2016 Avg (December) 1.2640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2701 1.2614 1.2644
February 1.2690 1.2623 1.2645
March 1.2627 1.2599 1.2625
April 1.2699 1.2590 1.2626
May 1.2655 1.2501 1.2589
June 1.2668 1.2589 1.2597
July 1.2665 1.2544 1.2568
August 1.2659 1.2441 1.2555
September 1.2635 1.2424 1.2543
October 1.2707 1.2563 1.2657
November 1.2662 1.2483 1.2600
December 1.2757 1.2617 1.2662