YEARLY HIGH
0.1699 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1464 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1593 BWP

2017 HTG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.1699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1585 to the December average rate of 0.1590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1699 was down 16.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 850 BWP
2016 Average 866 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 732 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.44 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1676
0.1494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1561, compared to 0.1626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0184 BWP (High: 0.1699 / Low: 0.1515). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.1582 / Low: 0.1549).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1608) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-1.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1608
2016 Avg (August) 0.1637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1620 0.1545 0.1585
February 0.1582 0.1549 0.1562
March 0.1587 0.1464 0.1547
April 0.1564 0.1506 0.1537
May 0.1530 0.1488 0.1509
June 0.1665 0.1489 0.1624
July 0.1671 0.1623 0.1647
August 0.1699 0.1515 0.1608
September 0.1645 0.1586 0.1609
October 0.1679 0.1617 0.1642
November 0.1689 0.1624 0.1661
December 0.1645 0.1537 0.1590