2017 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8185 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7338 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7779 BWP

2017 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.8185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.7338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7795 to the December average rate of 0.7767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8185 was up 4.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,926 BWP

2016 Average 37,108 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 36,692 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,234.07 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8053

0.7410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.7884, compared to 0.7674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0530 BWP (High: 0.8057 / Low: 0.7527). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 BWP (High: 0.7895 / Low: 0.7746).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8000

2016 Avg (March) 0.7258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7895	0.7746	0.7795
February	0.8119	0.7811	0.7934
March	0.8185	0.7701	0.8000
April	0.7978	0.7676	0.7832
May	0.7982	0.7658	0.7826
June	0.8050	0.7805	0.7917
July	0.7892	0.7652	0.7799
August	0.7823	0.7602	0.7712
September	0.7870	0.7626	0.7725
October	0.7727	0.7350	0.7580
November	0.7611	0.7338	0.7463
December	0.8057	0.7527	0.7767