YEARLY HIGH
0.1083 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0997 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 XDR

2017 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1070 to the December average rate of 0.1022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1083 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1083, 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 541 XDR
2016 Average 522 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 498 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.98 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1076
0.1002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XDR 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 0.1058, compared to 0.1021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0026 XDR (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.1017). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.1047 / Low: 0.1035).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+2.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1070
2016 Avg (January) 0.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1083 0.1060 0.1070
February 0.1075 0.1057 0.1066
March 0.1080 0.1055 0.1066
April 0.1067 0.1045 0.1059
May 0.1059 0.1035 0.1047
June 0.1047 0.1035 0.1042
July 0.1043 0.1017 0.1031
August 0.1027 0.1002 0.1018
September 0.1021 0.0997 0.1008
October 0.1032 0.1010 0.1026
November 0.1033 0.1008 0.1023
December 0.1034 0.1014 0.1022