2017 VEF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0743 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.9456 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0247 BWP

2017 VEF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.9456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1287 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0601 to the December average rate of 0.9865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0743 was down 41.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,372 BWP

2016 Average 6,274 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 4,728 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.46 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0674

0.9792

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VEF 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 1.0391, compared to 1.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1063 BWP (High: 1.0621 / Low: 0.9558). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 BWP (High: 1.0562 / Low: 1.0365).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1063

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0601) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7626 (-41.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0601

2016 Avg (January) 1.8226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0743	1.0464	1.0601
February	1.0562	1.0365	1.0465
March	1.0535	1.0098	1.0348
April	1.0702	1.0148	1.0462
May	1.0481	1.0079	1.0299
June	1.0290	1.0008	1.0174
July	1.0404	0.9922	1.0140
August	1.0211	0.9823	1.0063
September	1.0343	0.9894	1.0096
October	1.0603	0.9936	1.0273
November	1.0621	0.9558	1.0175
December	1.0376	0.9456	0.9865