YEARLY HIGH
4.4473 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.7746 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1444 BWP

2017 GEL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 4.4473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.7746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6727 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9254 to the December average rate of 3.8714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4473 was down 15.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,236 BWP
2016 Average 23,105 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 18,873 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,363.32 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4087
3.8225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 4.1597, compared to 4.1291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4850 BWP (High: 4.2863 / Low: 3.8014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 BWP (High: 4.2145 / Low: 4.1299).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4850
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.3599) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4274 (-8.93%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.3599
2016 Avg (April) 4.7873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0450 3.8638 3.9254
February 4.0638 3.8849 3.9691
March 4.3255 4.1281 4.1916
April 4.4473 4.1952 4.3599
May 4.3410 4.2219 4.2777
June 4.2886 4.1841 4.2345
July 4.3408 4.2027 4.2695
August 4.3067 4.1516 4.2589
September 4.1920 4.0650 4.1223
October 4.2145 4.1299 4.1728
November 4.2863 3.8014 4.0797
December 3.9575 3.7746 3.8714