YEARLY HIGH
1.5126 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1392 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3568 ARS

2016 BWP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.5126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.1392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3734 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1775 to the December average rate of 1.4751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5126 was up 25.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2044, 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 7,563 ARS
2015 Average 4,566 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 5,696 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,867.00 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5049
1.1477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ARS 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 1.2885, compared to 1.4251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1495 ARS (High: 1.3807 / Low: 1.2313). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 ARS (High: 1.4661 / Low: 1.4132).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1495
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0482 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4484 (+43.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4751
2015 Avg (December) 1.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2165 1.1392 1.1775
February 1.3807 1.2313 1.3118
March 1.3904 1.2855 1.3374
April 1.3622 1.2995 1.3326
May 1.3472 1.2409 1.2844
June 1.3763 1.2416 1.2876
July 1.4108 1.3509 1.3816
August 1.4422 1.3886 1.4142
September 1.4716 1.3768 1.4200
October 1.4629 1.3993 1.4277
November 1.4661 1.4132 1.4319
December 1.5126 1.4305 1.4751