YEARLY HIGH
0.7917 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7271 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7552 SBD

2017 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.7271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7421 to the December average rate of 0.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7917 was up 4.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7581, 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 3,958 SBD
2016 Average 3,634 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,635 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.92 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7746
0.7392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SBD 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 0.7522, compared to 0.7583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0418 SBD (High: 0.7917 / Low: 0.7499). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 SBD (High: 0.7512 / Low: 0.7368).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0310 (+4.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7658
2016 Avg (December) 0.7348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7514 0.7344 0.7421
February 0.7512 0.7368 0.7445
March 0.7707 0.7375 0.7519
April 0.7619 0.7271 0.7436
May 0.7732 0.7430 0.7597
June 0.7789 0.7601 0.7717
July 0.7754 0.7558 0.7646
August 0.7734 0.7451 0.7583
September 0.7720 0.7506 0.7639
October 0.7622 0.7375 0.7524
November 0.7652 0.7311 0.7446
December 0.7917 0.7499 0.7658