YEARLY HIGH
1.4448 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.3159 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3817 BWP

2017 SRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1289 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4178 to the December average rate of 1.3625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4448 was down 50.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,224 BWP
2016 Average 9,509 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,579 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4238
1.3520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.3838, compared to 1.3796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0751 BWP (High: 1.3910 / Low: 1.3159). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 BWP (High: 1.3723 / Low: 1.3479).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0751
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

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 0.0496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8851), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4673 (-50.86%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4178
2016 Avg (January) 2.8851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4448 1.3965 1.4178
February 1.4000 1.3728 1.3870
March 1.3940 1.3367 1.3699
April 1.4167 1.3635 1.3939
May 1.4026 1.3555 1.3761
June 1.3723 1.3479 1.3580
July 1.3874 1.3511 1.3691
August 1.3834 1.3558 1.3727
September 1.3960 1.3476 1.3666
October 1.4215 1.3748 1.3944
November 1.4311 1.3841 1.4120
December 1.3910 1.3159 1.3625