YEARLY HIGH
6.5141 BTN
YEARLY LOW
5.7135 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2916 BTN

2017 BWP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 6.5141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 5.7135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8006 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4314 to the December average rate of 6.3274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.5141 was up 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4880, 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 32,571 BTN
2016 Average 30,859 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 28,568 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,003.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4608
6.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BTN 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 6.3149, compared to 6.2683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.6247 BTN (High: 6.3382 / Low: 5.7135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1024 BTN (High: 6.3926 / Low: 6.2902).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6247
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1024

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.4314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5917 (+10.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.4314
2016 Avg (January) 5.8397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5141 6.3428 6.4314
February 6.4591 6.3434 6.4158
March 6.4706 6.1638 6.3804
April 6.2740 6.0394 6.1376
May 6.3368 6.0907 6.2116
June 6.3536 6.2450 6.3126
July 6.3853 6.2137 6.2988
August 6.3382 5.7135 6.2118
September 6.3926 6.2902 6.3353
October 6.3467 6.1322 6.2704
November 6.2318 6.1175 6.1658
December 6.5058 6.2170 6.3274