YEARLY HIGH
0.0781 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0681 GBP

2016 BWP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.0781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0603 to the December average rate of 0.0746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0781 was up 12.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0696, 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 391 GBP
2015 Average 323 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 295 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.19 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0777
0.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GBP 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0069 GBP (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0618). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0639).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+22.25%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0750
2015 Avg (November) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0591 0.0603
February 0.0644 0.0603 0.0620
March 0.0641 0.0617 0.0629
April 0.0656 0.0639 0.0647
May 0.0647 0.0606 0.0627
June 0.0687 0.0618 0.0642
July 0.0713 0.0694 0.0705
August 0.0748 0.0706 0.0728
September 0.0738 0.0696 0.0716
October 0.0778 0.0735 0.0762
November 0.0781 0.0734 0.0750
December 0.0762 0.0730 0.0746