2017 SDG to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6640 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.4005 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5602 BWP

2017 SDG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6452 to the December average rate of 1.5101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6640 was down 13.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,320 BWP

2016 Average 8,840 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 7,002 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.86 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6588

1.4966

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SDG 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 1.5827, compared to 1.5376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1510 BWP (High: 1.5515 / Low: 1.4005). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 BWP (High: 1.5425 / Low: 1.5184).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1510

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8830), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2378 (-12.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6452

2016 Avg (January) 1.8830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6640	1.6251	1.6452
February	1.6397	1.5501	1.6217
March	1.6372	1.5092	1.5726
April	1.5989	1.5425	1.5735
May	1.5799	1.5291	1.5535
June	1.5425	1.5184	1.5294
July	1.5566	1.5124	1.5347
August	1.5441	1.5116	1.5308
September	1.5553	1.4970	1.5209
October	1.5836	1.5332	1.5543
November	1.5984	1.5444	1.5752
December	1.5515	1.4005	1.5101