YEARLY HIGH
1.2264 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.1231 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1826 BWP

2017 SVC to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1033 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2101 to the December average rate of 1.1604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2264 was down 8.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,132 BWP
2016 Average 6,228 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,615 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.36 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2151
1.1554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.1904, compared to 1.1749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0606 BWP (High: 1.1837 / Low: 1.1231). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 BWP (High: 1.1770 / Low: 1.1603).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

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 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2101) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1070 (-8.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2101
2016 Avg (January) 1.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2264 1.1943 1.2101
February 1.2055 1.1831 1.1945
March 1.2022 1.1528 1.1825
April 1.2216 1.1769 1.2010
May 1.2054 1.1662 1.1864
June 1.1770 1.1603 1.1677
July 1.1881 1.1550 1.1716
August 1.1782 1.1481 1.1684
September 1.1868 1.1423 1.1607
October 1.2081 1.1699 1.1861
November 1.2197 1.1788 1.2023
December 1.1837 1.1231 1.1604