YEARLY HIGH
0.7599 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6921 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7240 SRD

2017 BWP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7054 to the December average rate of 0.7343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7599 was up 2.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7426, 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 3,800 SRD
2016 Average 2,834 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,461 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.08 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7395
0.7023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SRD 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 0.7229, compared to 0.7251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0410 SRD (High: 0.7599 / Low: 0.7189). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SRD (High: 0.7419 / Low: 0.7287).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0485 (+7.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7343
2016 Avg (December) 0.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7161 0.6921 0.7054
February 0.7284 0.7143 0.7210
March 0.7481 0.7174 0.7301
April 0.7334 0.7059 0.7175
May 0.7377 0.7130 0.7268
June 0.7419 0.7287 0.7364
July 0.7401 0.7208 0.7305
August 0.7376 0.7229 0.7285
September 0.7421 0.7163 0.7318
October 0.7274 0.7035 0.7172
November 0.7225 0.6987 0.7083
December 0.7599 0.7189 0.7343