YEARLY HIGH
0.0603 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0579 BWP

2017 DJF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0592 to the December average rate of 0.0568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0603 was down 8.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 302 BWP
2016 Average 307 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 275 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0595
0.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to BWP 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 0.0582, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0031 BWP (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BWP (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0567).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0648), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-8.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0592
2016 Avg (January) 0.0648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0603 0.0584 0.0592
February 0.0590 0.0579 0.0584
March 0.0588 0.0564 0.0578
April 0.0598 0.0576 0.0588
May 0.0591 0.0571 0.0580
June 0.0576 0.0567 0.0571
July 0.0582 0.0563 0.0573
August 0.0577 0.0564 0.0572
September 0.0581 0.0561 0.0569
October 0.0592 0.0573 0.0581
November 0.0596 0.0577 0.0588
December 0.0580 0.0550 0.0568