YEARLY HIGH
0.1153 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1002 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1069 BOB

2017 HTG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1036 to the December average rate of 0.1082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1153 was down 5.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1217, 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 577 BOB
2016 Average 548 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 501 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1129
0.0999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1039, compared to 0.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0115 BOB (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1009). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.1123 / Low: 0.1111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1096
2016 Avg (August) 0.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1050 0.1022 0.1036
February 0.1042 0.1024 0.1034
March 0.1070 0.1002 0.1036
April 0.1019 0.1006 0.1013
May 0.1018 0.1004 0.1010
June 0.1124 0.1009 0.1104
July 0.1123 0.1111 0.1118
August 0.1153 0.1052 0.1096
September 0.1119 0.1095 0.1105
October 0.1104 0.1083 0.1094
November 0.1103 0.1084 0.1096
December 0.1098 0.1074 0.1082