2017 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2244.8218 STD

YEARLY LOW

1952.4169 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2100.6150 STD

2017 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2244.8218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1952.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 292.4049 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2179.7548 to the December average rate of 2037.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2244.8218 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 2186.2036, 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 11,224,109 STD

2016 Average 10,173,145 STD

Yearly Trough Low 9,762,085 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,462,024.37 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2241.2644

1954.0932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 2175.5920, compared to 2025.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 149.9539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2175.5920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2025.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 101.5578 STD (High: 2089.6913 / Low: 1988.1335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.9928 STD (High: 2047.6826 / Low: 2019.6898).

December Spread (Volatile) ±101.5578

August Spread (Stable) ±27.9928

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 61.4542 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.4542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2202.7334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1963.2339), the exchange rate shifted by +239.4995 (+12.20%).

2017 Avg (February) 2202.7334

2016 Avg (February) 1963.2339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2206.9193	2166.5014	2179.7548
February	2244.8218	2170.3648	2202.7334
March	2242.7385	2176.8986	2217.3334
April	2205.7932	2151.0858	2175.7473
May	2173.7154	2109.2763	2139.4142
June	2151.8927	2101.8421	2138.5688
July	2100.2066	2054.4069	2077.1146
August	2047.6826	2019.6898	2031.6632
September	2042.6043	2003.1129	2023.3700
October	2026.6137	1978.8317	2006.3711
November	1998.4576	1952.4169	1978.0241
December	2089.6913	1988.1335	2037.2854