YEARLY HIGH
0.1611 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1410 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1523 BWP

2017 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1586 to the December average rate of 0.1467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1611 was down 5.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 806 BWP
2016 Average 804 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 705 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1598
0.1455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BWP 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 0.1548, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0095 BWP (High: 0.1505 / Low: 0.1410). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BWP (High: 0.1578 / Low: 0.1550).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1586) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-5.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1586
2016 Avg (January) 0.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1611 0.1568 0.1586
February 0.1578 0.1550 0.1565
March 0.1577 0.1515 0.1550
April 0.1586 0.1524 0.1560
May 0.1559 0.1494 0.1526
June 0.1514 0.1482 0.1499
July 0.1521 0.1474 0.1500
August 0.1507 0.1476 0.1492
September 0.1513 0.1461 0.1482
October 0.1549 0.1501 0.1520
November 0.1553 0.1502 0.1532
December 0.1505 0.1410 0.1467