YEARLY HIGH
0.4780 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.3587 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4340 BWP

2017 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1193 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4692 to the December average rate of 0.3713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4780 was down 13.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,390 BWP
2016 Average 2,496 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,793 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4790
0.3615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.4564, compared to 0.4117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0668 BWP (High: 0.4424 / Low: 0.3755). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BWP (High: 0.4457 / Low: 0.4369).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4692) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5422), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-13.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4692
2016 Avg (January) 0.5422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4780 0.4615 0.4692
February 0.4693 0.4530 0.4611
March 0.4634 0.4430 0.4547
April 0.4691 0.4499 0.4602
May 0.4592 0.4432 0.4509
June 0.4457 0.4369 0.4420
July 0.4471 0.4337 0.4406
August 0.4418 0.4290 0.4376
September 0.4398 0.4266 0.4324
October 0.4424 0.3755 0.4031
November 0.3921 0.3766 0.3851
December 0.3817 0.3587 0.3713