YEARLY HIGH
332.3001 MGA
YEARLY LOW
280.6306 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
301.9076 MGA

2017 BWP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 332.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 280.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6695 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.9607 to the December average rate of 317.7965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 332.3001 was up 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 317.4679, 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 1,661,500 MGA
2016 Average 1,459,283 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,403,153 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,347.71 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

320.6740
286.1437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MGA 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 305.4793, compared to 298.3359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.4793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.3359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 28.8417 MGA (High: 322.9037 / Low: 294.0620). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8614 MGA (High: 296.9592 / Low: 291.0978).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.8417
September Spread (Stable) ±5.8614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.8497 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 317.7965) against the same month in 2016 (average: 310.5000), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2965 (+2.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 317.7965
2016 Avg (December) 310.5000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.4808 301.4760 309.9607
February 306.9539 295.1211 301.5311
March 322.9037 294.0620 308.4177
April 318.7116 299.7689 304.4003
May 307.5791 294.3767 301.6952
June 316.6289 295.3948 306.8709
July 300.5675 280.6306 289.0212
August 295.1762 283.2354 290.3740
September 296.9592 291.0978 294.0258
October 299.4971 292.1473 296.5211
November 312.0110 297.0002 302.2766
December 332.3001 306.2355 317.7965