YEARLY HIGH
0.1185 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1010 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1066 BOB

2017 BTN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1016 to the December average rate of 0.1076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1185 was up 13.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 592 BOB
2016 Average 513 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 505 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1106
0.1008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BOB 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 0.1055, compared to 0.1078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0106 BOB (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1079). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.1084 / Low: 0.1071).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+6.25%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1098
2016 Avg (August) 0.1034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1026 0.1010 0.1016
February 0.1039 0.1021 0.1032
March 0.1071 0.1030 0.1050
April 0.1087 0.1066 0.1075
May 0.1088 0.1069 0.1078
June 0.1084 0.1071 0.1077
July 0.1087 0.1068 0.1078
August 0.1185 0.1079 0.1098
September 0.1097 0.1060 0.1084
October 0.1072 0.1054 0.1062
November 0.1083 0.1056 0.1071
December 0.1086 0.1065 0.1076