YEARLY HIGH
4.6807 TWD
YEARLY LOW
4.2773 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3863 TWD

2017 BOB to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.6807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 4.2773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4034 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5849 to the December average rate of 4.3329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6807 was down 4.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8854, 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 23,404 TWD
2016 Average 23,380 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 21,386 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,017.01 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6118
4.2890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to TWD 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 4.4254, compared to 4.3472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1587 TWD (High: 4.6807 / Low: 4.5220). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 TWD (High: 4.3657 / Low: 4.3151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1587
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1244 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.5849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2548 (-5.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.5849
2016 Avg (January) 4.8397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6807 4.5220 4.5849
February 4.5053 4.4162 4.4606
March 4.5079 4.3493 4.4278
April 4.4214 4.3305 4.3802
May 4.3657 4.3151 4.3390
June 4.4023 4.3189 4.3602
July 4.4289 4.3268 4.3769
August 4.3886 4.2961 4.3460
September 4.3647 4.2773 4.3159
October 4.4056 4.3281 4.3762
November 4.3708 4.2908 4.3352
December 4.3772 4.2838 4.3329