YEARLY HIGH
0.2310 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2126 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2190 TOP

2017 BWP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.2126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2174 to the December average rate of 0.2253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2310 was up 5.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2192, 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 1,155 TOP
2016 Average 1,034 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,063 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.74 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2263
0.2146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to TOP 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 0.2199, compared to 0.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0121 TOP (High: 0.2272 / Low: 0.2151). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 TOP (High: 0.2192 / Low: 0.2152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2253) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+6.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2253
2016 Avg (December) 0.2121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2192 0.2152 0.2174
February 0.2191 0.2134 0.2162
March 0.2272 0.2151 0.2213
April 0.2235 0.2146 0.2184
May 0.2268 0.2191 0.2233
June 0.2264 0.2193 0.2229
July 0.2211 0.2161 0.2185
August 0.2216 0.2129 0.2158
September 0.2207 0.2144 0.2177
October 0.2189 0.2132 0.2156
November 0.2222 0.2126 0.2159
December 0.2310 0.2212 0.2253