YEARLY HIGH
9.5008 BOB
YEARLY LOW
8.3123 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9403 BOB

2017 FKP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 9.5008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 8.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1885 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5437 to the December average rate of 9.2673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.5008 was down 7.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.3127, 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 47,504 BOB
2016 Average 46,736 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 41,561 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,942.34 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.3733
8.4683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 8.7245, compared to 9.1561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.4767 BOB (High: 9.5008 / Low: 9.0240). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1615 BOB (High: 9.3591 / Low: 9.1976).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4767
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1615

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 9.2979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.0934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2045 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (September) 9.2979
2016 Avg (September) 9.0934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7346 8.3123 8.5437
February 8.8045 8.5793 8.6352
March 8.7144 8.3753 8.5455
April 9.0363 8.5766 8.7682
May 9.0661 8.8774 8.9728
June 9.0369 8.7942 8.8818
July 9.1413 8.8830 9.0436
August 9.2174 8.8951 9.0195
September 9.5008 9.0240 9.2979
October 9.3871 9.0092 9.1284
November 9.3790 9.0353 9.1799
December 9.3591 9.1976 9.2673