YEARLY HIGH
0.1942 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1709 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1838 BBD

2016 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1737 to the December average rate of 0.1865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1942 was down 7.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2104, 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 971 BBD
2015 Average 989 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 855 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.13 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1923
0.1720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.1799, compared to 0.1876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 BBD (High: 0.1888 / Low: 0.1779). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BBD (High: 0.1894 / Low: 0.1846).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1906) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-2.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1906
2015 Avg (August) 0.1964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1774 0.1709 0.1737
February 0.1807 0.1747 0.1774
March 0.1842 0.1758 0.1794
April 0.1887 0.1813 0.1852
May 0.1888 0.1779 0.1819
June 0.1866 0.1784 0.1821
July 0.1883 0.1830 0.1855
August 0.1942 0.1855 0.1906
September 0.1922 0.1840 0.1881
October 0.1913 0.1852 0.1881
November 0.1919 0.1825 0.1868
December 0.1894 0.1846 0.1865