2016 BWP to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 19.9775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 17.6031.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3744 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9005 to the December average rate of 19.1928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.9775 was down 8.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.7904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BWP to GYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.5464, compared to 19.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7382 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.1157 GYD (High: 19.4294 / Low: 18.3137). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4957 GYD (High: 19.4312 / Low: 18.9355).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3303 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 19.6086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.2348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6262 (-3.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2951 | 17.6031 | 17.9005 |
| February | 18.6427 | 18.0159 | 18.2851 |
| March | 19.0152 | 18.1222 | 18.5027 |
| April | 19.4093 | 18.6810 | 19.0806 |
| May | 19.4294 | 18.3137 | 18.7503 |
| June | 19.3112 | 18.3894 | 18.7590 |
| July | 19.3392 | 18.7475 | 19.0548 |
| August | 19.9775 | 19.0729 | 19.6086 |
| September | 19.7402 | 18.8813 | 19.3398 |
| October | 19.6174 | 19.0288 | 19.3200 |
| November | 19.7540 | 18.7760 | 19.1915 |
| December | 19.4312 | 18.9355 | 19.1928 |