YEARLY HIGH
1.6120 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4439 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5338 BBD

2017 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.6120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1681 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4917 to the December average rate of 1.5304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6120 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,060 BBD
2016 Average 7,439 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,220 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 840.54 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6048
1.4757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BBD 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 1.5091, compared to 1.5585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0847 BBD (High: 1.6006 / Low: 1.5159). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 BBD (High: 1.5442 / Low: 1.5233).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.5941) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0771 (+5.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.5941
2016 Avg (September) 1.5169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5214 1.4439 1.4917
February 1.5442 1.5233 1.5330
March 1.5459 1.5014 1.5245
April 1.5261 1.4938 1.5080
May 1.5086 1.4683 1.4865
June 1.5380 1.4761 1.5107
July 1.6006 1.5159 1.5609
August 1.5916 1.5654 1.5831
September 1.6120 1.5664 1.5941
October 1.5782 1.5319 1.5580
November 1.5429 1.5105 1.5246
December 1.5618 1.5014 1.5304