YEARLY HIGH
0.0503 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 BWP

2017 SYP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0495 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0503 was down 5.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251 BWP
2016 Average 251 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 95 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.00 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0524
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0486, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0283 BWP (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0199).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0495) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-5.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0495
2016 Avg (January) 0.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0503 0.0488 0.0495
February 0.0492 0.0483 0.0488
March 0.0491 0.0471 0.0482
April 0.0499 0.0480 0.0491
May 0.0493 0.0477 0.0484
June 0.0481 0.0473 0.0476
July 0.0485 0.0470 0.0477
August 0.0479 0.0196 0.0279
September 0.0202 0.0194 0.0197
October 0.0206 0.0199 0.0202
November 0.0207 0.0200 0.0204
December 0.0201 0.0191 0.0197