YEARLY HIGH
0.1894 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1687 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1775 BWP

2017 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.1894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1768 to the December average rate of 0.1734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1894 was up 6.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 947 BWP
2016 Average 816 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 843 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.72 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1874
0.1704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1797, compared to 0.1753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0116 BWP (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1704). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BWP (High: 0.1825 / Low: 0.1779).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1860) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+14.64%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1860
2016 Avg (April) 0.1622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1792 0.1743 0.1768
February 0.1836 0.1749 0.1789
March 0.1871 0.1766 0.1787
April 0.1894 0.1814 0.1860
May 0.1844 0.1789 0.1816
June 0.1820 0.1704 0.1761
July 0.1741 0.1690 0.1718
August 0.1738 0.1687 0.1719
September 0.1800 0.1745 0.1764
October 0.1825 0.1779 0.1798
November 0.1815 0.1757 0.1784
December 0.1768 0.1698 0.1734