2017 HKD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3822 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.2559 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3277 BWP

2017 HKD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1263 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3649 to the December average rate of 1.3001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3822 was down 7.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,555 BWP

2016 Average 35,081 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 31,399 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,156.27 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3714

1.2936

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HKD 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 1.3395, compared to 1.3158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0729 BWP (High: 1.3289 / Low: 1.2559). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 BWP (High: 1.3227 / Low: 1.3013).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1156 (-7.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3649

2016 Avg (January) 1.4806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3822	1.3476	1.3649
February	1.3591	1.3342	1.3471
March	1.3544	1.2988	1.3311
April	1.3760	1.3229	1.3530
May	1.3581	1.3113	1.3319
June	1.3227	1.3013	1.3091
July	1.3305	1.2902	1.3108
August	1.3166	1.2887	1.3056
September	1.3296	1.2829	1.3008
October	1.3568	1.3113	1.3302
November	1.3663	1.3200	1.3474
December	1.3289	1.2559	1.3001