YEARLY HIGH
0.3566 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.3139 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3375 AED

2016 BWP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.3139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3189 to the December average rate of 0.3420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3566 was down 7.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,783 AED
2015 Average 1,816 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,569 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.31 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3532
0.3158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AED 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 0.3305, compared to 0.3445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0198 AED (High: 0.3466 / Low: 0.3268). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 AED (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3361).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-2.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3501
2015 Avg (August) 0.3607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3258 0.3139 0.3189
February 0.3319 0.3209 0.3257
March 0.3382 0.3228 0.3296
April 0.3466 0.3329 0.3401
May 0.3466 0.3268 0.3340
June 0.3427 0.3277 0.3344
July 0.3458 0.3361 0.3407
August 0.3566 0.3406 0.3501
September 0.3529 0.3378 0.3455
October 0.3514 0.3401 0.3454
November 0.3525 0.3351 0.3430
December 0.3479 0.3373 0.3420