YEARLY HIGH
0.6552 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.5617 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6104 CNY

2016 BWP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.6552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.5617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5700 to the December average rate of 0.6448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6552 was up 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6548, 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 3,276 CNY
2015 Average 3,099 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,809 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.34 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6523
0.5625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CNY 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 0.5879, compared to 0.6328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0284 CNY (High: 0.6110 / Low: 0.5826). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 CNY (High: 0.6258 / Low: 0.6108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0598 (+10.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6448
2015 Avg (December) 0.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5789 0.5617 0.5700
February 0.5897 0.5730 0.5807
March 0.5942 0.5717 0.5835
April 0.6113 0.5861 0.5998
May 0.6110 0.5826 0.5938
June 0.6140 0.5871 0.5997
July 0.6258 0.6108 0.6192
August 0.6434 0.6194 0.6338
September 0.6412 0.6143 0.6277
October 0.6450 0.6221 0.6326
November 0.6513 0.6285 0.6389
December 0.6552 0.6387 0.6448