YEARLY HIGH
1.4567 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.3372 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4072 BWP

2017 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.4567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1196 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4083 to the December average rate of 1.3815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4567 was down 5.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,284 BWP
2016 Average 7,162 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,686 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 597.79 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4383
1.3763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.4102, compared to 1.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0720 BWP (High: 1.4092 / Low: 1.3372). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BWP (High: 1.4198 / Low: 1.4017).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0720
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.4321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+2.50%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.4321
2016 Avg (April) 1.3972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4254 1.3936 1.4083
February 1.4198 1.4017 1.4099
March 1.4308 1.3734 1.4053
April 1.4567 1.4042 1.4321
May 1.4381 1.3896 1.4145
June 1.4024 1.3797 1.3910
July 1.4177 1.3855 1.4019
August 1.4174 1.3793 1.4048
September 1.4179 1.3704 1.3912
October 1.4377 1.3940 1.4124
November 1.4540 1.4058 1.4331
December 1.4092 1.3372 1.3815