YEARLY HIGH
0.8169 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7367 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7779 BWP

2017 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.8169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.7367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0802 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7819 to the December average rate of 0.7739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8169 was up 4.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,084 BWP
2016 Average 3,711 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,683 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8063
0.7410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.7884, compared to 0.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0491 BWP (High: 0.8024 / Low: 0.7533). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BWP (High: 0.7902 / Low: 0.7772).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8009) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+10.40%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8009
2016 Avg (March) 0.7254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7902 0.7772 0.7819
February 0.8092 0.7826 0.7916
March 0.8169 0.7846 0.8009
April 0.7958 0.7667 0.7811
May 0.7945 0.7738 0.7828
June 0.8020 0.7838 0.7924
July 0.7884 0.7685 0.7805
August 0.7831 0.7640 0.7718
September 0.7816 0.7615 0.7727
October 0.7700 0.7454 0.7585
November 0.7564 0.7367 0.7465
December 0.8024 0.7533 0.7739