2017 SAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8582 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.6167 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7585 BWP

2017 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.6167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2415 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8229 to the December average rate of 2.7085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8582 was down 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.1191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,291 BWP

2016 Average 14,521 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 13,084 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,207.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8343

2.6970

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.7763, compared to 2.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1494 BWP (High: 2.7662 / Low: 2.6167). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 BWP (High: 2.7509 / Low: 2.7040).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

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 0.0959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2469 (-8.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8229

2016 Avg (January) 3.0698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8582	2.7878	2.8229
February	2.8118	2.7609	2.7871
March	2.8065	2.6899	2.7562
April	2.8509	2.7439	2.8041
May	2.8190	2.7242	2.7656
June	2.7509	2.7040	2.7220
July	2.7710	2.6870	2.7294
August	2.7437	2.6891	2.7228
September	2.7684	2.6728	2.7104
October	2.8232	2.7300	2.7684
November	2.8420	2.7487	2.8043
December	2.7662	2.6167	2.7085