YEARLY HIGH
0.1285 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1157 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1217 CAD

2016 BWP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.1285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1232 to the December average rate of 0.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1285 was down 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1318, 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 642 CAD
2015 Average 631 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 579 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.87 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1265
0.1165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CAD 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 0.1196, compared to 0.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0065 CAD (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1201). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1203 / Low: 0.1175).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.54%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1257
2015 Avg (November) 0.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1253 0.1213 0.1232
February 0.1245 0.1184 0.1223
March 0.1204 0.1157 0.1186
April 0.1203 0.1175 0.1188
May 0.1205 0.1161 0.1177
June 0.1193 0.1161 0.1174
July 0.1229 0.1186 0.1209
August 0.1264 0.1211 0.1239
September 0.1266 0.1201 0.1232
October 0.1276 0.1218 0.1246
November 0.1285 0.1233 0.1257
December 0.1262 0.1228 0.1243