YEARLY HIGH
0.3375 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2916 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3087 BRL

2017 BWP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3019 to the December average rate of 0.3248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3375 was down 6.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3619, 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 1,688 BRL
2016 Average 1,599 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,458 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3276
0.2943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BRL 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 0.3053, compared to 0.3120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0241 BRL (High: 0.3375 / Low: 0.3134). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BRL (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.3053).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3248) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3248
2016 Avg (December) 0.3125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3072 0.2959 0.3019
February 0.3004 0.2916 0.2971
March 0.3099 0.2967 0.3022
April 0.3068 0.2920 0.2987
May 0.3226 0.2995 0.3091
June 0.3273 0.3165 0.3228
July 0.3236 0.3086 0.3128
August 0.3137 0.3041 0.3088
September 0.3133 0.3053 0.3081
October 0.3125 0.3025 0.3072
November 0.3175 0.3072 0.3103
December 0.3375 0.3134 0.3248