YEARLY HIGH
1.5484 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.4172 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4913 BWP

2017 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1312 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5301 to the December average rate of 1.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5484 was down 8.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,742 BWP
2016 Average 7,896 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,086 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 656.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5375
1.4485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.5024, compared to 1.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0920 BWP (High: 1.5092 / Low: 1.4172). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 BWP (High: 1.4818 / Low: 1.4608).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1374 (-8.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5301
2016 Avg (January) 1.6675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5484 1.5124 1.5301
February 1.5221 1.4961 1.5104
March 1.5178 1.4556 1.4929
April 1.5425 1.4861 1.5164
May 1.5178 1.4683 1.4936
June 1.4818 1.4608 1.4709
July 1.5021 1.4532 1.4725
August 1.4802 1.4404 1.4668
September 1.4909 1.4330 1.4559
October 1.5265 1.4787 1.5013
November 1.5445 1.4840 1.5149
December 1.5092 1.4172 1.4692