YEARLY HIGH
0.0520 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 BWP

2017 GYD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0520 was down 8.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260 BWP
2016 Average 265 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 237 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.83 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0513
0.0487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0502, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0027 BWP (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0475). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BWP (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0488).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-8.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0510
2016 Avg (January) 0.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0520 0.0502 0.0510
February 0.0510 0.0498 0.0504
March 0.0506 0.0488 0.0498
April 0.0516 0.0498 0.0507
May 0.0509 0.0491 0.0501
June 0.0498 0.0488 0.0492
July 0.0504 0.0488 0.0494
August 0.0500 0.0487 0.0493
September 0.0501 0.0480 0.0489
October 0.0510 0.0494 0.0500
November 0.0513 0.0498 0.0507
December 0.0502 0.0475 0.0491