YEARLY HIGH
7.0425 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.0890 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0186 BOB

2017 LTL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 7.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9536 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2074 to the December average rate of 6.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 115.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0425 was up 206.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,213 BOB
2016 Average 11,179 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 10,445 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,767.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.4656
1.6604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to BOB 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 5.0928, compared to 6.9443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 4.8492 BOB (High: 6.9382 / Low: 2.0890). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 BOB (High: 2.1767 / Low: 2.1147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.8492
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.9818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7077 (+207.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.9818
2016 Avg (September) 2.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9382 2.0890 3.2074
February 6.9497 2.1086 4.8633
March 2.1767 2.1147 2.1441
April 6.9771 2.1472 6.4576
May 6.9982 6.9148 6.9444
June 6.9695 6.9039 6.9401
July 6.9907 6.8987 6.9515
August 7.0325 6.9100 6.9613
September 7.0425 6.9245 6.9818
October 7.0072 6.8865 6.9154
November 7.0120 6.9015 6.9427
December 6.9461 6.8591 6.9131