YEARLY HIGH
1.3627 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2217 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2861 ZAR

2017 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.3627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.2217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1410 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2829 to the December average rate of 1.2882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3627 was down 5.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4442, 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 6,813 ZAR
2016 Average 6,744 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,109 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 704.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3490
1.2413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ZAR 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 1.2686, compared to 1.3036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0874 ZAR (High: 1.3286 / Low: 1.2412). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 ZAR (High: 1.2909 / Low: 1.2666).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0874
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+2.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3400
2016 Avg (November) 1.3052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2909 1.2666 1.2829
February 1.2802 1.2316 1.2606
March 1.2985 1.2217 1.2503
April 1.3028 1.2534 1.2770
May 1.3058 1.2528 1.2779
June 1.2813 1.2422 1.2631
July 1.3069 1.2671 1.2822
August 1.3155 1.2782 1.2968
September 1.3113 1.2707 1.2946
October 1.3606 1.2941 1.3195
November 1.3627 1.3139 1.3400
December 1.3286 1.2412 1.2882