2017 USD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0425 BOB

YEARLY LOW

6.8591 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9375 BOB

2017 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD 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 December 13, dropping to 6.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1834 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9191 to the December average rate of 6.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0425 was up 1.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,213 BOB

2016 Average 34,492 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 34,296 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.08 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9887

6.9062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.9307, 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 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1225 BOB (High: 7.0325 / Low: 6.9100). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 BOB (High: 6.9695 / Low: 6.9039).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1225

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0664 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0664

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: 6.9168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+0.94%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.9818

2016 Avg (September) 6.9168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9653	6.8886	6.9191
February	6.9539	6.8743	6.9204
March	6.9470	6.8597	6.9238
April	6.9771	6.8872	6.9362
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