YEARLY HIGH
0.1019 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0933 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0967 USD

2017 BWP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0945 to the December average rate of 0.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1019 was up 4.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0971, 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 509 USD
2016 Average 459 USD
Yearly Trough Low 466 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.06 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0989
0.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to USD 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 0.0961, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0055 USD (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0964). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0969).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+5.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0985
2016 Avg (December) 0.0931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0957 0.0933 0.0945
February 0.0966 0.0948 0.0957
March 0.0991 0.0950 0.0968
April 0.0972 0.0935 0.0951
May 0.0979 0.0946 0.0964
June 0.0986 0.0969 0.0980
July 0.0992 0.0962 0.0977
August 0.0992 0.0972 0.0979
September 0.0998 0.0963 0.0984
October 0.0977 0.0945 0.0963
November 0.0970 0.0938 0.0951
December 0.1019 0.0964 0.0985