2017 BWP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.9994 XAF

YEARLY LOW

52.2641 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.2566 XAF

2017 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 59.9994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 52.2641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7353 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.3595 to the December average rate of 54.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.9994 was up 2.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.5353, 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 299,997 XAF

2016 Average 272,736 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 261,320 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,676.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.0456

52.4819

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XAF 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 58.2544, compared to 54.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.2544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.5386 XAF (High: 55.7756 / Low: 53.2370). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7853 XAF (High: 54.7968 / Low: 54.0116).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5386

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7853

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 1.6713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 59.0121) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.4346), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5775 (+12.54%).

2017 Avg (February) 59.0121

2016 Avg (February) 52.4346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.0223	58.0445	58.3595
February	59.9994	57.9991	59.0121
March	59.9933	58.3531	59.4153
April	59.0811	57.6129	58.2448
May	57.7389	56.4474	57.2242
June	57.5865	56.2452	57.2706
July	56.3337	54.9387	55.5993
August	54.7968	54.0116	54.3498
September	54.6049	53.5850	54.1690
October	54.3046	53.3696	53.7679
November	53.5887	52.2641	53.1122
December	55.7756	53.2370	54.5543