YEARLY HIGH
0.1504 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1428 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1466 BOB

2017 DOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1487 to the December average rate of 0.1431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1504 was down 1.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 752 BOB
2016 Average 750 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 714 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.87 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1493
0.1425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.1474, compared to 0.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 BOB (High: 0.1486 / Low: 0.1452). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.1436 / Low: 0.1428).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-1.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1487
2016 Avg (January) 0.1516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1504 0.1482 0.1487
February 0.1488 0.1464 0.1477
March 0.1484 0.1460 0.1470
April 0.1474 0.1465 0.1469
May 0.1476 0.1459 0.1470
June 0.1471 0.1462 0.1469
July 0.1483 0.1455 0.1471
August 0.1486 0.1452 0.1476
September 0.1486 0.1459 0.1474
October 0.1460 0.1439 0.1451
November 0.1458 0.1439 0.1446
December 0.1436 0.1428 0.1431