2017 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

179.1531 BIF

YEARLY LOW

155.9697 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

166.5809 BIF

2017 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 179.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 155.9697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1834 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.6914 to the December average rate of 173.2170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 179.1531 was up 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 161.4753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895,765 BIF

2016 Average 743,289 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 779,848 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,917.12 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

174.6696

157.2388

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BWP to BIF 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 163.2196, compared to 169.9421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.2196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.9421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 9.7552 BIF (High: 179.1531 / Low: 169.3979). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5446 BIF (High: 170.0086 / Low: 167.4640).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.7552

June Spread (Stable) ±2.5446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 173.2170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 156.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2007 (+11.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 173.2170

2016 Avg (December) 156.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.9877	155.9697	158.6914
February	164.2973	160.4735	161.9877
March	168.6802	160.8586	164.1248
April	164.6581	158.9055	161.3799
May	167.9292	160.5415	164.2196
June	170.0086	167.4640	168.9144
July	171.0474	164.2690	168.5455
August	172.2901	168.3555	170.2523
September	174.4441	167.4487	171.7663
October	171.3521	165.6838	168.9247
November	169.8128	164.4418	166.9468
December	179.1531	169.3979	173.2170