2017 SBD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3754 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.2632 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3245 BWP

2017 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.3754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1122 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3475 to the December average rate of 1.3062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3754 was down 4.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,877 BWP

2016 Average 6,882 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 6,316 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.01 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3527

1.2908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.3298, compared to 1.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0704 BWP (High: 1.3335 / Low: 1.2632). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 BWP (High: 1.3573 / Low: 1.3311).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0704

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

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 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.3452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3621), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-1.24%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.3452

2016 Avg (April) 1.3621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3617	1.3308	1.3475
February	1.3573	1.3311	1.3432
March	1.3559	1.2976	1.3301
April	1.3754	1.3125	1.3452
May	1.3459	1.2933	1.3166
June	1.3157	1.2838	1.2959
July	1.3231	1.2896	1.3079
August	1.3421	1.2930	1.3189
September	1.3322	1.2954	1.3092
October	1.3559	1.3120	1.3292
November	1.3678	1.3068	1.3433
December	1.3335	1.2632	1.3062