YEARLY HIGH
3.4290 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.9627 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2426 BWP

2017 BRL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.9627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4663 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3120 to the December average rate of 3.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4290 was up 0.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 85,724 BWP
2016 Average 78,418 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 74,067 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,657.25 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3946
3.0523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 3.2784, compared to 3.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2390 BWP (High: 3.3387 / Low: 3.0997). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 BWP (High: 3.2759 / Low: 3.1916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1418 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.3661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5250 (+18.48%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.3661
2016 Avg (February) 2.8411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3797 3.2550 3.3120
February 3.4290 3.3284 3.3661
March 3.3709 3.2264 3.3092
April 3.4241 3.2595 3.3483
May 3.3387 3.0997 3.2372
June 3.1593 3.0556 3.0978
July 3.2409 3.0901 3.1974
August 3.2889 3.1882 3.2381
September 3.2759 3.1916 3.2462
October 3.3059 3.2005 3.2550
November 3.2552 3.1500 3.2226
December 3.1905 2.9627 3.0808