YEARLY HIGH
0.3619 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2933 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3198 BRL

2016 BWP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.3619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.2933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3510 to the December average rate of 0.3125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3619 was down 8.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3944, 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 1,809 BRL
2015 Average 1,640 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,467 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3572
0.2952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BRL 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 0.3328, compared to 0.3069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0266 BRL (High: 0.3216 / Low: 0.2950). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BRL (High: 0.3082 / Low: 0.2981).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3521) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+20.17%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3521
2015 Avg (February) 0.2930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3564 0.3447 0.3510
February 0.3619 0.3418 0.3521
March 0.3483 0.3248 0.3312
April 0.3341 0.3227 0.3288
May 0.3322 0.3151 0.3217
June 0.3216 0.2950 0.3119
July 0.3082 0.2981 0.3037
August 0.3136 0.2995 0.3058
September 0.3108 0.3004 0.3061
October 0.3120 0.2933 0.3004
November 0.3210 0.3049 0.3129
December 0.3280 0.3023 0.3125