2017 SCR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8208 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6983 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7619 BWP

2017 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.8208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1225 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7915 to the December average rate of 0.7293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8208 was down 9.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,104 BWP

2016 Average 4,106 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,491 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 612.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7978

0.7231

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7735, compared to 0.7504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0738 BWP (High: 0.7721 / Low: 0.6983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 BWP (High: 0.7575 / Low: 0.7288).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7915) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0894 (-10.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7915

2016 Avg (January) 0.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8208	0.7728	0.7915
February	0.7959	0.7623	0.7773
March	0.8012	0.7393	0.7678
April	0.8109	0.7583	0.7804
May	0.7852	0.7453	0.7659
June	0.7789	0.7340	0.7579
July	0.7897	0.7411	0.7562
August	0.7801	0.7404	0.7522
September	0.7575	0.7288	0.7458
October	0.7737	0.7442	0.7579
November	0.7908	0.7406	0.7611
December	0.7721	0.6983	0.7293