2017 SDG to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0871 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9853 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0461 BOB

2017 SDG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 1.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.9853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1018 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0752 to the December average rate of 1.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0871 was down 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,436 BOB

2016 Average 5,598 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,927 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.16 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0800

1.0228

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.0533, compared to 1.0389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0553 BOB (High: 1.0406 / Low: 0.9853). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BOB (High: 1.0410 / Low: 1.0330).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0553

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0686 (-6.11%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0532

2016 Avg (March) 1.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0790	1.0639	1.0752
February	1.0804	1.0347	1.0736
March	1.0871	1.0366	1.0532
April	1.0413	1.0316	1.0376
May	1.0477	1.0336	1.0401
June	1.0410	1.0330	1.0398
July	1.0463	1.0344	1.0423
August	1.0528	1.0344	1.0436
September	1.0548	1.0374	1.0447
October	1.0445	1.0314	1.0353
November	1.0498	1.0349	1.0399
December	1.0406	0.9853	1.0276