2017 XDR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.0338 BOB

YEARLY LOW

9.2371 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6206 BOB

2017 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 10.0338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 9.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7967 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3502 to the December average rate of 9.7864, 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 10.0338 was up 1.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.8551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,169 BOB

2016 Average 47,945 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 46,185 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,983.56 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9774

9.2932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.4492, compared to 9.7921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2462 BOB (High: 9.9827 / Low: 9.7364). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1118 BOB (High: 9.6621 / Low: 9.5503).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2462

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1740 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 9.9204) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2431 (+2.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 9.9204

2016 Avg (September) 9.6772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4312	9.2371	9.3502
February	9.4577	9.2992	9.3789
March	9.4746	9.2567	9.3781
April	9.5657	9.3733	9.4407
May	9.6639	9.4422	9.5490
June	9.6621	9.5503	9.5981
July	9.8292	9.5863	9.6994
August	9.9827	9.7364	9.8236
September	10.0338	9.7908	9.9204
October	9.9032	9.6929	9.7463
November	9.9212	9.6819	9.7765
December	9.8620	9.6701	9.7864