2017 BWP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 847.3691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 752.9392.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.4299 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 766.8041 to the December average rate of 819.6065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 847.3691 was up 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 784.6045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BWP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 782.2689, compared to 807.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8162 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 49.0886 LAK (High: 847.3691 / Low: 798.2805). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7973 LAK (High: 821.8664 / Low: 803.0691).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.2363 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 819.6065) against the same month in 2016 (average: 759.7260), the exchange rate shifted by +59.8805 (+7.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 781.5141 | 756.3187 | 766.8041 |
| February | 793.1799 | 761.8414 | 777.8883 |
| March | 809.6450 | 767.4718 | 786.0853 |
| April | 790.2760 | 752.9392 | 773.9961 |
| May | 803.7727 | 760.8564 | 784.7519 |
| June | 812.2897 | 789.7103 | 804.0880 |
| July | 816.1036 | 792.0080 | 804.0258 |
| August | 821.8664 | 803.0691 | 810.6898 |
| September | 828.5981 | 798.7504 | 816.7472 |
| October | 810.2607 | 787.0065 | 800.5108 |
| November | 803.5534 | 780.1411 | 790.9306 |
| December | 847.3691 | 798.2805 | 819.6065 |