YEARLY HIGH
0.7300 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.6520 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6985 GTQ

2016 BWP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.6520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6642 to the December average rate of 0.6989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7300 was down 9.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8069, 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 3,650 GTQ
2015 Average 3,785 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 3,260 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.17 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7239
0.6588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GTQ 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 0.6907, compared to 0.7063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0507 GTQ (High: 0.7294 / Low: 0.6787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 GTQ (High: 0.7127 / Low: 0.6984).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7158) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7769), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0610 (-7.86%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7158
2015 Avg (April) 0.7769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6783 0.6520 0.6642
February 0.6934 0.6702 0.6794
March 0.7108 0.6783 0.6922
April 0.7300 0.6997 0.7158
May 0.7294 0.6787 0.6966
June 0.7137 0.6806 0.6958
July 0.7127 0.6984 0.7058
August 0.7288 0.7004 0.7185
September 0.7227 0.6925 0.7083
October 0.7179 0.6928 0.7053
November 0.7214 0.6851 0.7012
December 0.7121 0.6883 0.6989