YEARLY HIGH
10.9355 XPF
YEARLY LOW
9.5079 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2461 XPF

2017 BWP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 10.9355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 9.5079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4276 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6299 to the December average rate of 9.9245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.9355 was up 2.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.7003, 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 54,677 XPF
2016 Average 49,543 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 47,539 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,138.07 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9564
9.5445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XPF 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 10.6198, compared to 9.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.0694 XPF (High: 10.9355 / Low: 9.8661). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1429 XPF (High: 9.9686 / Low: 9.8258).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0694
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1429

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 0.3268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 10.7297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.5354), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1943 (+12.52%).

2017 Avg (February) 10.7297
2016 Avg (February) 9.5354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7158 10.5414 10.6299
February 10.9355 9.8661 10.7297
March 10.9321 10.6584 10.8387
April 10.7921 10.5072 10.6273
May 10.5366 10.2893 10.4418
June 10.5186 10.2608 10.4515
July 10.2705 9.9944 10.1246
August 9.9686 9.8258 9.8873
September 9.9337 9.7482 9.8544
October 9.8791 9.7090 9.7815
November 9.7489 9.5079 9.6622
December 10.1467 9.6849 9.9245