YEARLY HIGH
3.9666 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.6313 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8279 BWP

2017 XCD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.9666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.6313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3352 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9174 to the December average rate of 3.7583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9666 was down 8.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,833 BWP
2016 Average 20,163 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 18,157 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,676.10 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9333
3.7423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3.8528, compared to 3.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2071 BWP (High: 3.8384 / Low: 3.6313). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0651 BWP (High: 3.8173 / Low: 3.7522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2071
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.1332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.9174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3472 (-8.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.9174
2016 Avg (January) 4.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9666 3.8681 3.9174
February 3.9022 3.8314 3.8677
March 3.8943 3.7327 3.8246
April 3.9561 3.8075 3.8920
May 3.9118 3.7805 3.8379
June 3.8173 3.7522 3.7774
July 3.8451 3.7286 3.7875
August 3.8073 3.7315 3.7783
September 3.8421 3.7089 3.7611
October 3.9175 3.7889 3.8416
November 3.9441 3.8145 3.8915
December 3.8384 3.6313 3.7583