YEARLY HIGH
0.0706 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0606 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0656 BOB

2017 XPF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0706 was up 5.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353 BOB
2016 Average 320 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 303 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.83 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0705
0.0607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0627, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BOB (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0647).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0697) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+7.17%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0697
2016 Avg (September) 0.0650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0623 0.0606 0.0615
February 0.0672 0.0607 0.0617
March 0.0629 0.0606 0.0618
April 0.0636 0.0614 0.0621
May 0.0653 0.0631 0.0641
June 0.0662 0.0647 0.0650
July 0.0685 0.0656 0.0671
August 0.0704 0.0681 0.0690
September 0.0706 0.0684 0.0697
October 0.0693 0.0674 0.0681
November 0.0697 0.0672 0.0683
December 0.0697 0.0679 0.0686