2017 BWP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7056 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.6458 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6708 BOB

2017 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6536 to the December average rate of 0.6809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7056 was up 5.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6714, 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 3,528 BOB

2016 Average 3,169 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,229 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6903

0.6502

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BOB 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 0.6658, compared to 0.6759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0430 BOB (High: 0.7056 / Low: 0.6626). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BOB (High: 0.6846 / Low: 0.6748).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+5.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6809

2016 Avg (December) 0.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6612	0.6458	0.6536
February	0.6684	0.6570	0.6621
March	0.6870	0.6589	0.6700
April	0.6729	0.6483	0.6595
May	0.6811	0.6589	0.6696
June	0.6846	0.6748	0.6798
July	0.6881	0.6657	0.6792
August	0.6943	0.6756	0.6818
September	0.6979	0.6707	0.6869
October	0.6763	0.6551	0.6661
November	0.6738	0.6475	0.6602
December	0.7056	0.6626	0.6809