2017 KGS to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1236 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0984 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1009 BOB

2017 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0998 to the December average rate of 0.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1236 was up 19.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 618 BOB

2016 Average 494 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 492 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.13 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1029

0.0990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1009, compared to 0.1009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0236 BOB (High: 0.1236 / Low: 0.1000). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BOB (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1018).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1026) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1026

2016 Avg (August) 0.1008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1007	0.0991	0.0998
February	0.1006	0.0990	0.0999
March	0.1013	0.0990	0.1002
April	0.1036	0.1010	0.1020
May	0.1033	0.1018	0.1024
June	0.1022	0.1002	0.1013
July	0.1019	0.0993	0.1005
August	0.1236	0.1000	0.1026
September	0.1029	0.1012	0.1019
October	0.1021	0.1004	0.1009
November	0.1014	0.0993	0.1003
December	0.1001	0.0984	0.0993