YEARLY HIGH
6.8297 HTG
YEARLY LOW
5.8856 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2834 HTG

2017 BWP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 6.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 5.8856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9442 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3108 to the December average rate of 6.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8297 was up 8.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3119, 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 34,149 HTG
2016 Average 28,972 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 29,428 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,720.86 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6887
5.9604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HTG 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 6.4139, compared to 6.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7132 HTG (High: 6.5988 / Low: 5.8856). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1348 HTG (High: 6.4557 / Low: 6.3209).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7132
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 6.4685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9176 (+16.53%).

2017 Avg (March) 6.4685
2016 Avg (March) 5.5509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4713 6.1730 6.3108
February 6.4557 6.3209 6.4014
March 6.8297 6.2998 6.4685
April 6.6395 6.3931 6.5085
May 6.7189 6.5379 6.6280
June 6.7137 6.0047 6.1665
July 6.1617 5.9827 6.0730
August 6.5988 5.8856 6.2249
September 6.3069 6.0774 6.2163
October 6.1838 5.9551 6.0911
November 6.1594 5.9222 6.0211
December 6.5074 6.0787 6.2909