YEARLY HIGH
10.7198 BWP
YEARLY LOW
9.8139 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3452 BWP

2017 ZWL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZWL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.7198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.8139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9059 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5870 to the December average rate of 10.1569, 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 10.7198 was down 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,599 BWP
2016 Average 54,464 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 49,070 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,529.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.6301
10.1139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 10.4125, compared to 10.2779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5597 BWP (High: 10.3736 / Low: 9.8139). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1760 BWP (High: 10.3165 / Low: 10.1405).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5597
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1760

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 0.3600 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.5870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.5188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9317 (-8.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.5870
2016 Avg (January) 11.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7198 10.4538 10.5870
February 10.5458 10.3546 10.4527
March 10.5245 10.0879 10.3363
April 10.6915 10.2901 10.5182
May 10.5719 10.2170 10.3721
June 10.3165 10.1405 10.2085
July 10.3915 10.0767 10.2358
August 10.2894 10.0845 10.2110
September 10.3834 10.0236 10.1647
October 10.5873 10.2397 10.3822
November 10.6592 10.3090 10.5169
December 10.3736 9.8139 10.1569