YEARLY HIGH
16.5040 XPF
YEARLY LOW
14.1727 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2826 XPF

2017 BOB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.5040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 14.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3313 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2649 to the December average rate of 14.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.5040 was down 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.6737, 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 82,520 XPF
2016 Average 78,170 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 70,864 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,656.34 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.4568
14.1546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XPF 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 15.9559, compared to 14.6094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.5877 XPF (High: 16.4717 / Low: 14.8840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3552 XPF (High: 15.4638 / Low: 15.1086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5877
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3552

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5189 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.2649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.8974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3675 (+2.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.2649
2016 Avg (January) 15.8974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5040 16.0530 16.2649
February 16.4717 14.8840 16.2058
March 16.5016 15.9085 16.1801
April 16.2860 15.7315 16.1151
May 15.8552 15.3025 15.5962
June 15.4638 15.1086 15.3734
July 15.2390 14.6025 14.9086
August 14.6843 14.2098 14.5031
September 14.6248 14.1727 14.3464
October 14.8288 14.4213 14.6844
November 14.8765 14.3475 14.6366
December 14.7249 14.3546 14.5771