YEARLY HIGH
0.0149 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 BWP

2017 MWK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0149 was down 13.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74 BWP
2016 Average 77 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 68 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0147
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0139).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0146) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-12.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0146
2016 Avg (January) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0144 0.0146
February 0.0146 0.0143 0.0144
March 0.0145 0.0139 0.0143
April 0.0147 0.0142 0.0145
May 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
June 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
July 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
August 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
September 0.0143 0.0138 0.0140
October 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
November 0.0147 0.0142 0.0145
December 0.0143 0.0135 0.0140