YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 BOB

2017 CDF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0060 was down 20.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 BOB
2016 Average 36 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 21 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.89 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0058
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0057) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-23.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0057
2016 Avg (January) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0055 0.0057
February 0.0056 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
June 0.0049 0.0046 0.0048
July 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0042 0.0044
September 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
November 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044