YEARLY HIGH
0.0790 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0713 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0751 GBP

2017 BWP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0765 to the December average rate of 0.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0790 was up 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0781, 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 395 GBP
2016 Average 341 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 356 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.82 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0790
0.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GBP 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 0.0763, compared to 0.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0047 GBP (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0719). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+24.64%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0784
2016 Avg (March) 0.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0786 0.0755 0.0765
February 0.0778 0.0751 0.0767
March 0.0790 0.0757 0.0784
April 0.0761 0.0739 0.0752
May 0.0763 0.0731 0.0746
June 0.0773 0.0751 0.0765
July 0.0765 0.0742 0.0751
August 0.0767 0.0740 0.0756
September 0.0766 0.0719 0.0739
October 0.0739 0.0715 0.0730
November 0.0730 0.0713 0.0719
December 0.0755 0.0715 0.0735