YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 BWP

2016 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0076 was up 3.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38 BWP
2015 Average 32 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 31 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.82 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0075
0.0062
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BIF 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0063).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+20.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0074
2015 Avg (January) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074
February 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
March 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
April 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
May 0.0072 0.0068 0.0071
June 0.0072 0.0064 0.0069
July 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
December 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064