YEARLY HIGH
1.9338 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.6336 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7837 MDL

2017 BWP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.9338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 1.6336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3001 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8949 to the December average rate of 1.6919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9338 was up 0.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9166, 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 9,669 MDL
2016 Average 9,134 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 8,168 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,500.67 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9324
1.6373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MDL 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 1.8526, compared to 1.7148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0847 MDL (High: 1.9318 / Low: 1.8471). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 MDL (High: 1.7947 / Low: 1.7675).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.9078) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1278 (+7.18%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.9078
2016 Avg (February) 1.7800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9140 1.8596 1.8949
February 1.9338 1.8882 1.9078
March 1.9318 1.8471 1.9043
April 1.8737 1.8083 1.8370
May 1.8442 1.7648 1.7880
June 1.7947 1.7675 1.7834
July 1.7972 1.7456 1.7692
August 1.7657 1.7354 1.7498
September 1.7739 1.6955 1.7385
October 1.7053 1.6336 1.6775
November 1.6902 1.6441 1.6619
December 1.7423 1.6580 1.6919