YEARLY HIGH
1.0149 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.9198 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9562 SDG

2017 BOB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0951 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9300 to the December average rate of 0.9735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0149 was up 7.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9407, 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 5,075 SDG
2016 Average 4,468 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,599 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.33 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9778
0.9257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SDG 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 0.9497, compared to 0.9627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0540 SDG (High: 1.0149 / Low: 0.9610). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SDG (High: 0.9681 / Low: 0.9606).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+3.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9735
2016 Avg (December) 0.9382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9399 0.9268 0.9300
February 0.9665 0.9256 0.9315
March 0.9647 0.9198 0.9498
April 0.9693 0.9603 0.9637
May 0.9675 0.9545 0.9614
June 0.9681 0.9606 0.9618
July 0.9667 0.9557 0.9595
August 0.9667 0.9499 0.9582
September 0.9640 0.9480 0.9573
October 0.9695 0.9574 0.9659
November 0.9662 0.9526 0.9617
December 1.0149 0.9610 0.9735