YEARLY HIGH
0.4887 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4421 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4495 BOB

2017 MVR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.4887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.4421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0466 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4502 to the December average rate of 0.4488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4887 was up 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,443 BOB
2016 Average 2,260 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,211 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4549
0.4451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.4481, compared to 0.4510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0414 BOB (High: 0.4887 / Low: 0.4472). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BOB (High: 0.4508 / Low: 0.4451).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4541) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.33%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4541
2016 Avg (August) 0.4556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4541 0.4471 0.4502
February 0.4510 0.4442 0.4477
March 0.4498 0.4421 0.4467
April 0.4528 0.4460 0.4493
May 0.4535 0.4440 0.4488
June 0.4492 0.4427 0.4460
July 0.4522 0.4454 0.4490
August 0.4887 0.4472 0.4541
September 0.4570 0.4496 0.4529
October 0.4547 0.4470 0.4489
November 0.4567 0.4484 0.4520
December 0.4508 0.4451 0.4488