YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 BWP

2017 XOF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0171 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0191 was down 1.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 BWP
2016 Average 91 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 83 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0190
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0182).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0188) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+7.10%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0188
2016 Avg (November) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0169 0.0171
February 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
March 0.0171 0.0166 0.0168
April 0.0173 0.0170 0.0172
May 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
June 0.0177 0.0174 0.0174
July 0.0182 0.0177 0.0180
August 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
September 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0191 0.0187 0.0188
December 0.0188 0.0179 0.0183