2017 BWP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7881 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.0921 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3171 ETB

2017 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.0921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6960 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1314 to the December average rate of 2.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7881 was up 30.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1388, 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 13,940 ETB

2016 Average 10,036 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 10,461 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,479.81 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7509

2.0750

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BWP to ETB 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 2.1922, compared to 2.4419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4023 ETB (High: 2.6630 / Low: 2.2606). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 ETB (High: 2.2887 / Low: 2.2435).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4023

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.6946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6092 (+29.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.6946

2016 Avg (December) 2.0854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1666	2.0921	2.1314
February	2.2077	2.1309	2.1689
March	2.2574	2.1578	2.1995
April	2.2226	2.1318	2.1734
May	2.2562	2.1775	2.2179
June	2.2887	2.2435	2.2624
July	2.3058	2.2368	2.2698
August	2.3310	2.2633	2.2850
September	2.3440	2.2735	2.3130
October	2.6630	2.2606	2.4924
November	2.6555	2.5503	2.5969
December	2.7881	2.6198	2.6946