YEARLY HIGH
14.0313 BWP
YEARLY LOW
12.6528 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3283 BWP

2017 SHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 14.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 12.6528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3785 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0722 to the December average rate of 13.6155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.0313 was down 17.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.9299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,157 BWP
2016 Average 73,891 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 63,264 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,892.53 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.0197
12.6410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 13.1053, compared to 13.5513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.8585 BWP (High: 13.9117 / Low: 13.0532). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3268 BWP (High: 14.0313 / Low: 13.7045).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8585
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 13.9049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5694 (+4.27%).

2017 Avg (November) 13.9049
2016 Avg (November) 13.3354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2467 12.7297 13.0722
February 13.3166 12.8558 13.0430
March 13.2020 12.6528 12.7559
April 13.5294 13.1483 13.2943
May 13.6891 13.1142 13.4020
June 13.3155 12.9357 13.0646
July 13.4760 13.0646 13.3157
August 13.5195 13.0300 13.2299
September 13.9117 13.0532 13.5379
October 13.9855 13.5336 13.7041
November 14.0313 13.7045 13.9049
December 13.9765 13.2382 13.6155