YEARLY HIGH
0.8049 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.7839 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7931 BOB

2017 SVC to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.8049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.7839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7909 to the December average rate of 0.7898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8049 was up 1.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,025 BOB
2016 Average 3,945 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,920 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7980
0.7890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.7923, compared to 0.7938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0138 BOB (High: 0.8038 / Low: 0.7900). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BOB (High: 0.7937 / Low: 0.7919).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.7973) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.81%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.7973
2016 Avg (September) 0.7909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7928 0.7874 0.7909
February 0.7922 0.7880 0.7908
March 0.7937 0.7919 0.7921
April 0.7943 0.7875 0.7920
May 0.7999 0.7902 0.7943
June 0.7944 0.7894 0.7938
July 0.7972 0.7896 0.7957
August 0.8038 0.7900 0.7965
September 0.8049 0.7915 0.7973
October 0.7960 0.7870 0.7901
November 0.8011 0.7897 0.7937
December 0.7926 0.7839 0.7898