YEARLY HIGH
3.2927 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.0285 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1731 BWP

2017 PEN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 3.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2642 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1715 to the December average rate of 3.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2927 was down 3.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,463 BWP
2016 Average 16,143 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15,143 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,320.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2516
3.1150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 3.1799, compared to 3.1662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1997 BWP (High: 3.2886 / Low: 3.0889). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0504 BWP (High: 3.2318 / Low: 3.1814).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1997
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0504

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 0.1098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.2362) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0343 (-1.05%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.2362
2016 Avg (April) 3.2705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2138 3.1281 3.1715
February 3.2318 3.1814 3.2079
March 3.2327 3.1092 3.1677
April 3.2927 3.1721 3.2362
May 3.2223 3.1201 3.1698
June 3.1536 3.1006 3.1264
July 3.1973 3.1105 3.1522
August 3.1725 3.1110 3.1504
September 3.1719 3.0915 3.1313
October 3.2622 3.1522 3.1927
November 3.2886 3.0889 3.2403
December 3.2072 3.0285 3.1304