2017 SZL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8137 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7355 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7776 BWP

2017 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.8137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.7355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0781 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7815 to the December average rate of 0.7733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8137 was up 3.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,068 BWP

2016 Average 3,711 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,678 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.73 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8060

0.7398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.7884, compared to 0.7668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0468 BWP (High: 0.7987 / Low: 0.7519). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 BWP (High: 0.7881 / Low: 0.7773).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0750 (+10.34%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8004

2016 Avg (March) 0.7254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7881	0.7773	0.7815
February	0.8000	0.7798	0.7916
March	0.8137	0.7850	0.8004
April	0.7955	0.7667	0.7812
May	0.7947	0.7728	0.7828
June	0.8019	0.7835	0.7928
July	0.7882	0.7688	0.7793
August	0.7812	0.7639	0.7715
September	0.7855	0.7613	0.7734
October	0.7679	0.7451	0.7584
November	0.7559	0.7355	0.7453
December	0.7987	0.7519	0.7733