2017 BWP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1382 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1274 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1335 SGD

2017 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1350 to the December average rate of 0.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1382 was up 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1354, 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 691 SGD

2016 Average 634 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 637 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.20 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1367

0.1282

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BWP to SGD 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 0.1349, compared to 0.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0063 SGD (High: 0.1363 / Low: 0.1300). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SGD (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1346).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1360) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+10.47%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1360

2016 Avg (March) 0.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1364	0.1340	0.1350
February	0.1365	0.1344	0.1353
March	0.1382	0.1327	0.1360
April	0.1354	0.1314	0.1330
May	0.1357	0.1333	0.1345
June	0.1366	0.1346	0.1356
July	0.1356	0.1326	0.1339
August	0.1345	0.1325	0.1333
September	0.1344	0.1309	0.1328
October	0.1321	0.1289	0.1310
November	0.1308	0.1274	0.1289
December	0.1363	0.1300	0.1326