2017 BWP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4320 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.2183 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3133 SCR

2017 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2137 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2637 to the December average rate of 1.3720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4320 was up 8.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3144, 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 7,160 SCR

2016 Average 6,096 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 6,092 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3828

1.2528

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BWP to SCR 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 1.2934, compared to 1.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1369 SCR (High: 1.4320 / Low: 1.2952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 SCR (High: 1.3438 / Low: 1.2925).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1369

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3720) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1253 (+10.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3720

2016 Avg (December) 1.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2940	1.2183	1.2637
February	1.3118	1.2565	1.2867
March	1.3527	1.2481	1.3029
April	1.3187	1.2332	1.2818
May	1.3418	1.2736	1.3059
June	1.3623	1.2838	1.3196
July	1.3493	1.2663	1.3227
August	1.3507	1.2819	1.3296
September	1.3721	1.3201	1.3409
October	1.3438	1.2925	1.3195
November	1.3503	1.2645	1.3142
December	1.4320	1.2952	1.3720