YEARLY HIGH
0.7962 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.7235 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7535 HKD

2017 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7327 to the December average rate of 0.7695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7962 was up 5.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,981 HKD
2016 Average 3,566 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,617 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.63 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7732
0.7290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 0.7467, compared to 0.7602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0437 HKD (High: 0.7962 / Low: 0.7525). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 HKD (High: 0.7684 / Low: 0.7560).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0470 (+6.51%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7695
2016 Avg (December) 0.7224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7421 0.7235 0.7327
February 0.7495 0.7358 0.7424
March 0.7700 0.7383 0.7514
April 0.7559 0.7268 0.7392
May 0.7626 0.7363 0.7509
June 0.7684 0.7560 0.7639
July 0.7751 0.7516 0.7630
August 0.7760 0.7595 0.7660
September 0.7795 0.7521 0.7689
October 0.7626 0.7370 0.7519
November 0.7576 0.7319 0.7422
December 0.7962 0.7525 0.7695