2016 BWP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1388 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.8157 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0069 ETB

2016 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 2.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1.8157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3230 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8447 to the December average rate of 2.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1388 was down 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1411, 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 10,694 ETB

2015 Average 10,221 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 9,079 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,615.24 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1289

1.8188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 1.9345, compared to 2.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1067 ETB (High: 1.9799 / Low: 1.8732). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 ETB (High: 2.1224 / Low: 2.0575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1067

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

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 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.0843) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1221 (+6.23%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.0843

2015 Avg (November) 1.9621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8813	1.8157	1.8447
February	1.9305	1.8637	1.8903
March	1.9799	1.8732	1.9189
April	2.0403	1.9509	1.9961
May	2.0351	1.9356	1.9720
June	2.0341	1.9409	1.9853
July	2.0741	2.0034	2.0362
August	2.1385	2.0450	2.1030
September	2.1259	2.0279	2.0794
October	2.1224	2.0575	2.0875
November	2.1388	2.0374	2.0843
December	2.1179	2.0519	2.0854