YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 BWP

2017 KMF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0264 was up 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132 BWP
2016 Average 123 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 111 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.98 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0253
0.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 BWP (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0227).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0246) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0246
2016 Avg (August) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0230 0.0227 0.0229
February 0.0230 0.0223 0.0226
March 0.0228 0.0222 0.0224
April 0.0231 0.0225 0.0229
May 0.0236 0.0231 0.0233
June 0.0237 0.0231 0.0233
July 0.0243 0.0236 0.0240
August 0.0264 0.0242 0.0246
September 0.0248 0.0243 0.0246
October 0.0253 0.0245 0.0248
November 0.0255 0.0248 0.0251
December 0.0250 0.0238 0.0244