2017 KGS to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1826 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1413 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1505 BWP

2017 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1527 to the December average rate of 0.1459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1826 was up 10.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 913 BWP

2016 Average 779 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 706 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.53 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1555

0.1450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1516, compared to 0.1493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0358 BWP (High: 0.1826 / Low: 0.1468). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BWP (High: 0.1522 / Low: 0.1498).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1505) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-1.62%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1505

2016 Avg (August) 0.1530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1549	0.1505	0.1527
February	0.1522	0.1498	0.1509
March	0.1535	0.1466	0.1496
April	0.1562	0.1529	0.1546
May	0.1563	0.1504	0.1530
June	0.1508	0.1475	0.1490
July	0.1493	0.1461	0.1480
August	0.1826	0.1468	0.1505
September	0.1517	0.1462	0.1483
October	0.1544	0.1496	0.1516
November	0.1542	0.1479	0.1519
December	0.1488	0.1413	0.1459