YEARLY HIGH
3.5218 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.2480 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3697 BOB

2017 FJD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.5218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.2480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2738 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3229 to the December average rate of 3.3479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5218 was up 3.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,609 BOB
2016 Average 16,541 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 16,240 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.18 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4755
3.3002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.3380, compared to 3.4014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1428 BOB (High: 3.4925 / Low: 3.3496). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 BOB (High: 3.3525 / Low: 3.2964).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1428
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0839 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.4503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0764 (+2.26%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.4503
2016 Avg (August) 3.3739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3610 3.2480 3.3229
February 3.4018 3.3290 3.3625
March 3.3721 3.2840 3.3335
April 3.3525 3.2964 3.3282
May 3.3596 3.2686 3.3148
June 3.4057 3.3218 3.3663
July 3.4925 3.3496 3.4228
August 3.5218 3.3928 3.4503
September 3.5163 3.4027 3.4609
October 3.4522 3.3307 3.3770
November 3.3779 3.3188 3.3494
December 3.3980 3.3062 3.3479