2017 GMD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2511 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.2059 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2260 BWP

2017 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0451 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2432 to the December average rate of 0.2137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2511 was down 15.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,255 BWP

2016 Average 1,299 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 1,030 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.73 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2461

0.2108

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GMD 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 0.2318, compared to 0.2203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2318

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0127 BWP (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BWP (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2196).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2916), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0484 (-16.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2432

2016 Avg (January) 0.2916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2511	0.2392	0.2432
February	0.2408	0.2328	0.2367
March	0.2349	0.2232	0.2311
April	0.2370	0.2277	0.2326
May	0.2295	0.2215	0.2250
June	0.2249	0.2196	0.2220
July	0.2257	0.2189	0.2224
August	0.2258	0.2189	0.2224
September	0.2251	0.2172	0.2208
October	0.2258	0.2155	0.2206
November	0.2254	0.2175	0.2219
December	0.2186	0.2059	0.2137