2017 BWP to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BWP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BWP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 10.4230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 9.6564.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7665 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2875 to the December average rate of 10.1224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4230 was up 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.3702, 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 NPR 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 10.0982, compared to 10.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4598 NPR (High: 10.4084 / Low: 9.9485). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 NPR (High: 10.2995 / Low: 10.1713).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3724 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.2875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9418 (+10.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4230 | 10.1593 | 10.2875 |
| February | 10.2995 | 10.1713 | 10.2570 |
| March | 10.3233 | 9.8946 | 10.1963 |
| April | 10.0109 | 9.6564 | 9.8240 |
| May | 10.1253 | 9.7769 | 9.9348 |
| June | 10.1536 | 10.0151 | 10.0893 |
| July | 10.1876 | 9.9559 | 10.0637 |
| August | 10.1964 | 9.9069 | 10.0200 |
| September | 10.2250 | 10.0686 | 10.1532 |
| October | 10.1484 | 9.8351 | 10.0303 |
| November | 9.9710 | 9.7919 | 9.8639 |
| December | 10.4084 | 9.9485 | 10.1224 |