YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 BOB

2017 KMF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0179 was up 10.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89 BOB
2016 Average 78 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 74 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.91 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0171
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0157).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0168) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+7.73%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0168
2016 Avg (August) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0147 0.0150
February 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
March 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150
April 0.0155 0.0149 0.0151
May 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
June 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
July 0.0166 0.0160 0.0163
August 0.0179 0.0165 0.0168
September 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
October 0.0168 0.0163 0.0165
November 0.0169 0.0163 0.0165
December 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166