2016 BOB to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6937 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.4894 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5792 BWP

2016 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 1.6937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.4894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2043 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6675 to the December average rate of 1.5517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6937 was up 3.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,468 BWP

2015 Average 7,337 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 7,447 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6826

1.5017

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.6157, compared to 1.5427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0983 BWP (High: 1.6322 / Low: 1.5339). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 BWP (High: 1.5706 / Low: 1.5304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0983

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0595 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.6675) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2808 (+20.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.6675

2015 Avg (January) 1.3867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6937	1.6312	1.6675
February	1.6665	1.6045	1.6360
March	1.6655	1.5922	1.6302
April	1.6070	1.5326	1.5707
May	1.6322	1.5339	1.5950
June	1.6266	1.5524	1.5950
July	1.5860	1.5383	1.5641
August	1.5588	1.4894	1.5168
September	1.5719	1.5054	1.5372
October	1.5619	1.5154	1.5380
November	1.5824	1.5049	1.5486
December	1.5706	1.5304	1.5517