YEARLY HIGH
0.1741 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1533 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1648 AWG

2016 BWP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1557 to the December average rate of 0.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1741 was down 7.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1883, 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 870 AWG
2015 Average 886 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 766 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.13 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1724
0.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AWG 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 0.1613, compared to 0.1682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0100 AWG (High: 0.1693 / Low: 0.1593). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AWG (High: 0.1699 / Low: 0.1653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1709) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-2.94%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1709
2015 Avg (August) 0.1761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1588 0.1533 0.1557
February 0.1620 0.1567 0.1590
March 0.1651 0.1576 0.1609
April 0.1692 0.1625 0.1660
May 0.1693 0.1593 0.1630
June 0.1673 0.1600 0.1632
July 0.1688 0.1641 0.1663
August 0.1741 0.1663 0.1709
September 0.1722 0.1646 0.1685
October 0.1715 0.1660 0.1687
November 0.1721 0.1636 0.1675
December 0.1699 0.1653 0.1672