2017 ZMK to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ZMK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ZMK 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 March 15, dropping to 0.0013.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0412 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5606 to the December average rate of 6.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 342.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0425 was up 531253.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ZMK to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.7482, 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 4.1961 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 6.9969 BOB (High: 6.9982 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0013).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.9818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9805 (+530090.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9382 | 0.0013 | 1.5606 |
| February | 6.9497 | 0.0013 | 3.9517 |
| March | 0.0013 | 0.0013 | 0.0013 |
| April | 0.0013 | 0.0013 | 0.0013 |
| May | 6.9982 | 0.0013 | 4.0339 |
| 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 |