YEARLY HIGH
0.1036 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0993 BWP

2017 NPR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.1036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0972 to the December average rate of 0.0988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1036 was down 4.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 518 BWP
2016 Average 507 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 480 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.08 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1023
0.0968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0991, compared to 0.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0044 BWP (High: 0.1005 / Low: 0.0961). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0971).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.24%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1018
2016 Avg (April) 0.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0984 0.0959 0.0972
February 0.0983 0.0971 0.0975
March 0.1011 0.0969 0.0981
April 0.1036 0.0999 0.1018
May 0.1023 0.0988 0.1007
June 0.0998 0.0985 0.0991
July 0.1004 0.0982 0.0994
August 0.1009 0.0981 0.0998
September 0.0993 0.0978 0.0985
October 0.1017 0.0985 0.0997
November 0.1021 0.1003 0.1014
December 0.1005 0.0961 0.0988