YEARLY HIGH
11.4841 JPY
YEARLY LOW
10.2324 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8416 JPY

2017 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.4841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 10.2324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2517 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8641 to the December average rate of 11.1234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.4841 was up 4.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9404, 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 57,420 JPY
2016 Average 49,917 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 51,162 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,258.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1885
10.4077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JPY 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 10.7927, compared to 10.8905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6615 JPY (High: 11.4841 / Low: 10.8226). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2146 JPY (High: 11.1039 / Low: 10.8892).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6615
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4582 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.1234) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3174 (+2.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.1234
2016 Avg (December) 10.8060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0346 10.7246 10.8641
February 10.9226 10.6786 10.8089
March 11.0089 10.5824 10.9309
April 10.7874 10.2324 10.4727
May 10.9518 10.6665 10.8167
June 11.0465 10.7547 10.8629
July 11.1039 10.8892 10.9689
August 10.9209 10.6465 10.7508
September 11.0679 10.7572 10.8940
October 11.0058 10.7369 10.8782
November 10.9214 10.5872 10.7278
December 11.4841 10.8226 11.1234