YEARLY HIGH
779.8150 SLL
YEARLY LOW
511.6276 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
722.9686 SLL

2017 BWP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 779.8150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 511.6276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 268.1874 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 651.9729 to the December average rate of 753.1727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 779.8150 was up 42.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 545.5008, 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 3,899,075 SLL
2016 Average 2,222,734 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,558,138 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,340,936.94 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

763.2927
641.8530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SLL 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 707.8450, compared to 738.0922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.2473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 707.8450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 738.0922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 197.0447 SLL (High: 708.6724 / Low: 511.6276). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.9448 SLL (High: 742.0725 / Low: 726.1277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±197.0447
June Spread (Stable) ±15.9448

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.4318 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 753.1727) against the same month in 2016 (average: 515.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +238.1672 (+46.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 753.1727
2016 Avg (December) 515.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 708.6724 511.6276 651.9729
February 716.7305 698.6644 708.5223
March 740.9891 708.6362 719.5681
April 726.4274 699.1527 710.8716
May 736.1325 705.2715 720.8397
June 742.0725 726.1277 735.2952
July 749.2414 718.1271 733.0700
August 747.5127 728.9772 737.2221
September 752.0662 727.6005 742.7414
October 746.9725 721.9314 735.8895
November 737.9699 717.0658 726.4577
December 779.8150 734.3116 753.1727