YEARLY HIGH
3398.6955 STD
YEARLY LOW
2913.0007 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3133.1268 STD

2017 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3398.6955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2913.0007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 485.6949 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3335.2899 to the December average rate of 2992.2585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3398.6955 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 3409.7973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,993,478 STD
2016 Average 16,051,285 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,565,003 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,428,474.40 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3374.2511
2906.7167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to STD 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 3268.7812, compared to 2997.4723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 271.3089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3268.7812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2997.4723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 124.4318 STD (High: 3261.4020 / Low: 3136.9702). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.9610 STD (High: 3030.6358 / Low: 2969.6748).

May Spread (Volatile) ±124.4318
October Spread (Stable) ±60.9610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 103.7870 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -103.7870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3335.2899) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3262.7876), the exchange rate shifted by +72.5022 (+2.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 3335.2899
2016 Avg (January) 3262.7876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3398.6955 3294.3382 3335.2899
February 3365.8841 3282.6321 3326.9187
March 3356.6481 3260.0166 3310.0219
April 3337.8262 3220.6506 3299.2756
May 3261.4020 3136.9702 3195.4886
June 3166.4247 3096.9872 3145.6928
July 3112.8142 3000.6906 3058.4813
August 3015.2462 2928.7243 2980.1307
September 2990.4879 2913.0007 2945.6779
October 3030.6358 2969.6748 3012.0021
November 3030.9033 2943.3238 2996.2835
December 3020.3758 2954.3396 2992.2585