2017 BWP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.5246 CDF

YEARLY LOW

107.9846 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.0057 CDF

2017 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 162.5246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 107.9846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.5400 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.6918 to the December average rate of 155.4141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 162.5246 was up 47.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 110.4135, 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 812,623 CDF

2016 Average 445,118 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 539,923 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,700.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.0860

110.5650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 129.1443, compared to 152.8671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.7228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.1443

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.8671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 15.9031 CDF (High: 160.2574 / Low: 144.3543). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8212 CDF (High: 155.3385 / Low: 150.5172).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.9031

September Spread (Stable) ±4.8212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4961 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 155.4141) against the same month in 2016 (average: 108.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +46.9503 (+43.29%).

2017 Avg (December) 155.4141

2016 Avg (December) 108.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.6332	107.9846	114.6918
February	126.2329	118.1501	121.7717
March	133.9825	125.2916	128.6896
April	135.1836	127.5583	130.9470
May	139.8514	133.2525	136.3592
June	146.1020	139.1403	142.4067
July	160.2574	144.3543	151.9436
August	161.1558	151.0982	155.9592
September	155.3385	150.5172	153.4848
October	153.1570	147.9542	150.9887
November	152.8767	146.6232	149.4124
December	162.5246	150.9739	155.4141