YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 BWP

2017 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0064 was down 15.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 BWP
2016 Average 34 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 28 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.15 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0064
0.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-14.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0063
2016 Avg (January) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
April 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
May 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
July 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
August 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
September 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
November 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058