YEARLY HIGH
8.4198 BOB
YEARLY LOW
7.2118 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8391 BOB

2017 EUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 8.4198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.2118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2081 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3567 to the December average rate of 8.1866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.4198 was up 5.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.9716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,099 BOB
2016 Average 38,177 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 36,059 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,040.33 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4145
7.2606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 7.5059, compared to 8.1722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3054 BOB (High: 8.1720 / Low: 7.8666). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1852 BOB (High: 7.9270 / Low: 7.7418).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3054
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1916 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 8.3183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5644 (+7.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 8.3183
2016 Avg (September) 7.7538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4559 7.2118 7.3567
February 7.4888 7.2735 7.3645
March 7.5271 7.2918 7.4060
April 7.6089 7.3414 7.4327
May 7.8092 7.5530 7.6815
June 7.9270 7.7418 7.7942
July 8.1720 7.8666 8.0193
August 8.3978 8.1265 8.2284
September 8.4198 8.1595 8.3183
October 8.2747 8.0473 8.1267
November 8.3172 8.0215 8.1540
December 8.3131 8.1041 8.1866