YEARLY HIGH
0.3940 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3837 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3896 XCD

2017 BOB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.3940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.3837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3906 to the December average rate of 0.3909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3940 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3960, 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 1,970 XCD
2016 Average 1,958 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,919 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.31 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3913
0.3867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XCD 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 0.3899, compared to 0.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0068 XCD (High: 0.3911 / Low: 0.3843). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 XCD (High: 0.3915 / Low: 0.3878).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3909) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3909
2016 Avg (December) 0.3903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3923 0.3880 0.3906
February 0.3931 0.3886 0.3905
March 0.3940 0.3890 0.3903
April 0.3924 0.3873 0.3896
May 0.3908 0.3862 0.3892
June 0.3915 0.3878 0.3894
July 0.3917 0.3866 0.3888
August 0.3911 0.3843 0.3882
September 0.3903 0.3837 0.3871
October 0.3924 0.3857 0.3908
November 0.3916 0.3854 0.3893
December 0.3940 0.3891 0.3909