YEARLY HIGH
153.9441 LBP
YEARLY LOW
140.1115 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.8871 LBP

2017 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 153.9441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 140.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8326 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.4216 to the December average rate of 149.3057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 153.9441 was up 5.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 146.4915, 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 769,720 LBP
2016 Average 693,431 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 700,557 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,162.82 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

149.9941
141.7332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LBP 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 144.8195, compared to 146.9546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.8195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 8.5917 LBP (High: 153.9441 / Low: 145.3523). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1469 LBP (High: 149.2823 / Low: 146.1354).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.5917
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.9127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 149.3057) against the same month in 2016 (average: 140.5039), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8018 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 149.3057
2016 Avg (December) 140.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.4158 140.1115 142.4216
February 146.0704 142.7508 144.3403
March 149.1420 143.1168 145.5990
April 146.2464 141.3237 143.4913
May 147.5924 142.5633 145.4654
June 149.2823 146.1354 147.5996
July 149.2748 144.8276 146.9961
August 149.9745 146.2510 147.4995
September 150.8995 145.2269 148.4741
October 147.3526 143.4098 145.5614
November 146.6102 141.1484 143.8908
December 153.9441 145.3523 149.3057