2017 RWF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0130 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0114 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0123 BWP

2017 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0128 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0130 was down 16.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65 BWP

2016 Average 70 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 57 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.87 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0129

0.0118

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RWF 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0120).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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: 0.0128) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-16.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0128

2016 Avg (January) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0130	0.0125	0.0128
February	0.0127	0.0124	0.0125
March	0.0127	0.0120	0.0124
April	0.0130	0.0122	0.0126
May	0.0126	0.0121	0.0124
June	0.0123	0.0120	0.0121
July	0.0126	0.0120	0.0123
August	0.0125	0.0120	0.0123
September	0.0124	0.0119	0.0122
October	0.0125	0.0121	0.0123
November	0.0126	0.0120	0.0123
December	0.0122	0.0114	0.0118