YEARLY HIGH
0.8432 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.7613 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7993 NOK

2017 BWP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.8432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.7613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0819 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7995 to the December average rate of 0.8186, 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 0.8432 was up 4.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8106, 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 4,216 NOK
2016 Average 3,857 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,806 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.34 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8345
0.7646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NOK 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 0.8141, compared to 0.7845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0436 NOK (High: 0.8432 / Low: 0.7996). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 NOK (High: 0.7759 / Low: 0.7661).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8186
2016 Avg (December) 0.7982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8094 0.7861 0.7995
February 0.8094 0.7828 0.7969
March 0.8415 0.8056 0.8229
April 0.8363 0.8043 0.8171
May 0.8306 0.8065 0.8195
June 0.8375 0.8166 0.8286
July 0.8166 0.7794 0.7967
August 0.7808 0.7613 0.7725
September 0.7791 0.7647 0.7705
October 0.7759 0.7661 0.7704
November 0.8071 0.7666 0.7781
December 0.8432 0.7996 0.8186