YEARLY HIGH
4.7035 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.3299 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5673 BWP

2017 TOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 4.7035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.3299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3737 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6000 to the December average rate of 4.4390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7035 was down 9.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,518 BWP
2016 Average 24,187 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 21,649 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868.29 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6589
4.4190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to BWP 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 4.5488, compared to 4.5858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2470 BWP (High: 4.6490 / Low: 4.4020). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 BWP (High: 4.6464 / Low: 4.5630).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2470
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1932 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.6322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1517 (-3.17%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.6322
2016 Avg (November) 4.7839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6464 4.5630 4.6000
February 4.6852 4.5633 4.6262
March 4.6490 4.4020 4.5210
April 4.6594 4.4734 4.5800
May 4.5644 4.4092 4.4781
June 4.5604 4.4163 4.4874
July 4.6275 4.5229 4.5769
August 4.6979 4.5129 4.6337
September 4.6631 4.5317 4.5941
October 4.6913 4.5677 4.6389
November 4.7035 4.5002 4.6322
December 4.5205 4.3299 4.4390