YEARLY HIGH
0.1742 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1541 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1621 BWP

2016 BTN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.1541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1713 to the December average rate of 0.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1742 was up 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 871 BWP
2015 Average 790 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 771 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.25 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1727
0.1553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1655, compared to 0.1588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 BWP (High: 0.1674 / Low: 0.1597). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BWP (High: 0.1624 / Low: 0.1588).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1713) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+11.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1713
2015 Avg (January) 0.1541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1742 0.1690 0.1713
February 0.1685 0.1614 0.1653
March 0.1692 0.1639 0.1665
April 0.1659 0.1597 0.1625
May 0.1674 0.1597 0.1644
June 0.1665 0.1591 0.1633
July 0.1624 0.1588 0.1604
August 0.1608 0.1541 0.1568
September 0.1625 0.1563 0.1592
October 0.1621 0.1568 0.1594
November 0.1623 0.1560 0.1585
December 0.1605 0.1557 0.1582