2016 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.4753 BIF

YEARLY LOW

132.3300 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.6242 BIF

2016 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 161.4753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 132.3300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1453 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.5911 to the December average rate of 156.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 161.4753 was down 2.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 165.6114, 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 807,376 BIF

2015 Average 774,465 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 661,650 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,726.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

160.7009

133.3084

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BIF 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 140.9719, compared to 156.2765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.2765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.6595 BIF (High: 156.0970 / Low: 138.4376). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9694 BIF (High: 140.5430 / Low: 136.5735).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.6595

February Spread (Stable) ±3.9694

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 2.0686 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 158.4182) against the same month in 2015 (average: 152.6786), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7396 (+3.76%).

2016 Avg (August) 158.4182

2015 Avg (August) 152.6786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	138.5019	132.3300	135.5911
February	140.5430	136.5735	138.3308
March	144.0173	137.4226	140.0636
April	147.1274	140.3506	143.8719
May	146.6112	138.2095	141.8034
June	156.0970	138.4376	146.1707
July	156.2042	151.2819	153.7514
August	161.4753	154.3332	158.4182
September	159.8272	153.0113	156.5581
October	159.4266	154.4693	156.7552
November	160.7554	152.7923	156.1601
December	158.9846	153.6671	156.0162