2017 BWP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3595 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.2290 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2865 SZL

2017 BWP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.3595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.2290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1306 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2796 to the December average rate of 1.2937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3595 was down 5.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4409, 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 6,798 SZL

2016 Average 6,743 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 6,145 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.84 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3511

1.2402

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BWP to SZL 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 1.2686, compared to 1.3045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0779 SZL (High: 1.3299 / Low: 1.2520). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 SZL (High: 1.2866 / Low: 1.2689).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+2.78%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3418

2016 Avg (November) 1.3055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2866	1.2689	1.2796
February	1.2823	1.2499	1.2634
March	1.2739	1.2290	1.2494
April	1.3043	1.2571	1.2803
May	1.2940	1.2584	1.2775
June	1.2764	1.2471	1.2614
July	1.3007	1.2687	1.2833
August	1.3091	1.2802	1.2962
September	1.3135	1.2731	1.2931
October	1.3422	1.3023	1.3187
November	1.3595	1.3229	1.3418
December	1.3299	1.2520	1.2937