2017 BWP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.2019 XOF

YEARLY LOW

52.2641 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.2963 XOF

2017 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 60.2019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 52.2641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9378 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.4543 to the December average rate of 54.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 60.2019 was up 2.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.6717, 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 301,010 XOF

2016 Average 273,578 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 261,320 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,689.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.1845

52.4692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XOF 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 58.3246, compared to 54.2680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.3246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.2680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.5386 XOF (High: 55.7756 / Low: 53.2370). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7853 XOF (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 1.6631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 59.1130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.7571), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3559 (+12.05%).

2017 Avg (February) 59.1130

2016 Avg (February) 52.7571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.0435	58.0690	58.4543
February	60.2019	58.2365	59.1130
March	60.1076	58.3434	59.5415
April	58.9477	57.6765	58.2652
May	57.7540	56.4449	57.2558
June	57.6171	56.3991	57.3176
July	56.4619	54.9387	55.6545
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