YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0288 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0308 BBD

2017 HTG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.0288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0331 was down 6.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165 BBD
2016 Average 159 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 144 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.10 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0325
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0300, compared to 0.0316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0033 BBD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0320).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.89%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0315
2016 Avg (August) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0295 0.0299
February 0.0301 0.0296 0.0299
March 0.0308 0.0289 0.0299
April 0.0294 0.0288 0.0292
May 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
June 0.0325 0.0292 0.0318
July 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
August 0.0331 0.0300 0.0315
September 0.0318 0.0314 0.0317
October 0.0319 0.0313 0.0316
November 0.0318 0.0313 0.0316
December 0.0318 0.0311 0.0313