YEARLY HIGH
15.0494 BWP
YEARLY LOW
13.7912 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3433 BWP

2017 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 15.0494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 13.7912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2583 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3065 to the December average rate of 14.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.0494 was down 6.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,247 BWP
2016 Average 75,708 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 68,956 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,291.46 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8901
13.9184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 14.1946, compared to 14.4920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7211 BWP (High: 14.6974 / Low: 13.9763). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1864 BWP (High: 14.2215 / Low: 14.0350).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7211
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4312 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.8092) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.6319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1773 (+1.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.8092
2016 Avg (November) 14.6319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4176 14.2190 14.3065
February 14.3115 14.0071 14.1662
March 14.2802 13.7912 13.9993
April 14.4793 14.0803 14.3156
May 14.4491 14.1155 14.2618
June 14.2215 14.0350 14.1183
July 14.4458 14.0564 14.2814
August 14.5028 14.2521 14.4092
September 14.6485 14.2820 14.4424
October 14.8855 14.4713 14.6319
November 15.0494 14.5915 14.8092
December 14.6974 13.9763 14.3780