YEARLY HIGH
0.0725 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0664 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0697 XDR

2017 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0699 to the December average rate of 0.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0725 was up 3.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0699, 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 363 XDR
2016 Average 331 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 332 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0718
0.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0705, compared to 0.0690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0035 XDR (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0680). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0703).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+11.16%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0714
2016 Avg (March) 0.0643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0703 0.0694 0.0699
February 0.0714 0.0699 0.0706
March 0.0725 0.0700 0.0714
April 0.0710 0.0691 0.0699
May 0.0708 0.0692 0.0701
June 0.0713 0.0703 0.0708
July 0.0711 0.0692 0.0700
August 0.0702 0.0690 0.0694
September 0.0700 0.0683 0.0692
October 0.0691 0.0672 0.0683
November 0.0685 0.0664 0.0675
December 0.0715 0.0680 0.0696