YEARLY HIGH
7.0773 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.4763 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6486 KGS

2017 BWP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 5.4763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6010 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5508 to the December average rate of 6.8568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0773 was up 5.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7325, 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 35,387 KGS
2016 Average 32,101 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 27,382 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,004.80 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8957
6.4293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KGS 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 6.5962, compared to 6.7009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.3337 KGS (High: 6.8100 / Low: 5.4763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 KGS (High: 6.6735 / Low: 6.5709).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3337
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

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 0.2176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.8568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4081 (+6.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.8568
2016 Avg (December) 6.4487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6443 6.4570 6.5508
February 6.6735 6.5709 6.6250
March 6.8219 6.5158 6.6858
April 6.5401 6.4013 6.4682
May 6.6488 6.3963 6.5372
June 6.7809 6.6293 6.7104
July 6.8441 6.6979 6.7576
August 6.8100 5.4763 6.6631
September 6.8379 6.5900 6.7441
October 6.6859 6.4766 6.5990
November 6.7618 6.4856 6.5848
December 7.0773 6.7222 6.8568