2017 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2583 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2365 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2446 WST

2017 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.2365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2423 to the December average rate of 0.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2583 was up 4.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2466, 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 1,291 WST

2016 Average 1,168 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,183 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2518

0.2401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to WST 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 0.2451, compared to 0.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0127 WST (High: 0.2530 / Low: 0.2402). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 WST (High: 0.2471 / Low: 0.2407).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2508) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+6.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2508

2016 Avg (December) 0.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2454	0.2381	0.2423
February	0.2453	0.2382	0.2423
March	0.2530	0.2402	0.2463
April	0.2481	0.2386	0.2440
May	0.2513	0.2430	0.2475
June	0.2518	0.2429	0.2480
July	0.2471	0.2407	0.2439
August	0.2474	0.2365	0.2411
September	0.2496	0.2396	0.2452
October	0.2461	0.2376	0.2421
November	0.2468	0.2375	0.2416
December	0.2583	0.2456	0.2508