YEARLY HIGH
0.1683 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1322 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1474 AZN

2016 BWP to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1375 to the December average rate of 0.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1683 was up 19.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1405, 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 841 AZN
2015 Average 504 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 661 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.34 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1679
0.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AZN 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 0.1397, compared to 0.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0128 AZN (High: 0.1505 / Low: 0.1376). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AZN (High: 0.1423 / Low: 0.1378).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+54.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1650
2015 Avg (December) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1415 0.1345 0.1375
February 0.1420 0.1370 0.1402
March 0.1505 0.1376 0.1449
April 0.1423 0.1378 0.1404
May 0.1420 0.1322 0.1365
June 0.1437 0.1328 0.1384
July 0.1503 0.1417 0.1453
August 0.1581 0.1506 0.1548
September 0.1570 0.1509 0.1546
October 0.1569 0.1483 0.1522
November 0.1623 0.1567 0.1593
December 0.1683 0.1624 0.1650