YEARLY HIGH
70.6301 AMD
YEARLY LOW
67.9478 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.5492 AMD

2017 BOB to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 70.6301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 67.9478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6823 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.1454 to the December average rate of 69.9332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.6301 was down 1.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.0359, 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 353,151 AMD
2016 Average 348,227 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 339,739 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,411.39 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

70.4759
68.3716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AMD 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 69.8798, compared to 69.2186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.2186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.2712 AMD (High: 70.5439 / Low: 69.2728). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6630 AMD (High: 70.5924 / Low: 69.9294).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2712
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 69.9332) against the same month in 2016 (average: 69.7257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2075 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 69.9332
2016 Avg (December) 69.7257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.5909 69.4587 70.1454
February 70.5924 69.9294 70.3005
March 70.5164 69.6423 69.9640
April 70.3923 69.6304 69.9390
May 70.0744 69.1360 69.6005
June 69.8136 69.0636 69.3295
July 69.3979 68.5909 68.8242
August 69.2944 68.2046 68.6807
September 68.9542 67.9478 68.5469
October 69.9787 68.7377 69.5006
November 70.5439 69.2728 69.8260
December 70.6301 69.6271 69.9332