YEARLY HIGH
2.7180 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.4078 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5773 BBD

2017 FKP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 2.7180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.4078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3101 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4701 to the December average rate of 2.6811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7180 was down 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,590 BBD
2016 Average 13,553 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,039 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,550.69 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7023
2.4472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to BBD 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 2.5176, compared to 2.6370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1334 BBD (High: 2.7180 / Low: 2.5846). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 BBD (High: 2.7030 / Low: 2.6631).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1334
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.6635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+1.30%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.6635
2016 Avg (September) 2.6294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5334 2.4078 2.4701
February 2.5433 2.4757 2.4950
March 2.5116 2.4312 2.4684
April 2.5903 2.4746 2.5282
May 2.6076 2.5611 2.5842
June 2.6055 2.5263 2.5596
July 2.6396 2.5718 2.6019
August 2.6455 2.5600 2.5913
September 2.7180 2.5846 2.6635
October 2.6793 2.6130 2.6400
November 2.7060 2.6107 2.6445
December 2.7030 2.6631 2.6811