2017 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1046 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0951 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1001 BWP

2017 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1021 to the December average rate of 0.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1046 was down 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 523 BWP

2016 Average 537 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 476 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.55 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1024

0.0982

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KES 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 0.1007, compared to 0.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0055 BWP (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0951). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BWP (High: 0.0992 / Low: 0.0978).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1021) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0105 (-9.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1021

2016 Avg (January) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1046	0.1006	0.1021
February	0.1018	0.0999	0.1009
March	0.1022	0.0981	0.1005
April	0.1034	0.0996	0.1018
May	0.1025	0.0989	0.1005
June	0.0997	0.0979	0.0987
July	0.1002	0.0969	0.0986
August	0.0992	0.0978	0.0986
September	0.1004	0.0971	0.0985
October	0.1020	0.0991	0.1004
November	0.1028	0.1000	0.1015
December	0.1006	0.0951	0.0985