YEARLY HIGH
3631.2226 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2805.4490 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3195.8187 IRR

2017 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3631.2226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2805.4490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 825.7736 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2995.8060 to the December average rate of 3472.4540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3631.2226 was up 24.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 2918.7316, 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 18,156,113 IRR
2016 Average 13,848,758 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 14,027,245 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,128,868.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3520.1188
2948.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IRR 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 3104.6975, compared to 3286.9399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 182.2424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3104.6975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3286.9399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 291.3098 IRR (High: 3096.7588 / Low: 2805.4490). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.8145 IRR (High: 3200.6520 / Low: 3146.8375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±291.3098
June Spread (Stable) ±53.8145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 52.5864 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.5864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3472.4540) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2800.4926), the exchange rate shifted by +671.9614 (+23.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 3472.4540
2016 Avg (December) 2800.4926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3096.7588 2805.4490 2995.8060
February 3131.7774 3071.5894 3099.8328
March 3214.7143 3081.8277 3137.8131
April 3153.4218 3034.8451 3085.2267
May 3176.5683 3069.9780 3129.4930
June 3200.6520 3146.8375 3180.0132
July 3239.9851 3131.5999 3185.9449
August 3290.6004 3184.5817 3217.5955
September 3316.6869 3222.3049 3277.6900
October 3333.7177 3226.2674 3268.6438
November 3373.9582 3257.1898 3299.3111
December 3631.2226 3357.2325 3472.4540