2017 FKP to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3590 BSD

YEARLY LOW

1.2029 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2886 BSD

2017 FKP to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 1.3590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2345 to the December average rate of 1.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3590 was down 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4938, 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 6,795 BSD

2016 Average 6,776 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 6,015 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.36 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3512

1.2236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to BSD 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 1.2587, compared to 1.3185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0667 BSD (High: 1.3590 / Low: 1.2923). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 BSD (High: 1.3515 / Low: 1.3315).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.3318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+1.30%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.3318

2016 Avg (September) 1.3147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2657	1.2029	1.2345
February	1.2704	1.2378	1.2472
March	1.2558	1.2156	1.2342
April	1.2951	1.2373	1.2641
May	1.3038	1.2806	1.2921
June	1.3027	1.2632	1.2798
July	1.3198	1.2859	1.3010
August	1.3228	1.2800	1.2956
September	1.3590	1.2923	1.3318
October	1.3396	1.3065	1.3200
November	1.3530	1.3053	1.3222
December	1.3515	1.3315	1.3405