2016 BWP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7528 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.6667 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7131 HKD

2016 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.7528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.6667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0862 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6755 to the December average rate of 0.7224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7528 was down 7.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8154, 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 3,764 HKD

2015 Average 3,833 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 3,333 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.82 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7456

0.6691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 0.6988, compared to 0.7274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0410 HKD (High: 0.7321 / Low: 0.6912). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 HKD (High: 0.7304 / Low: 0.7099).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7392) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0220 (-2.89%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7392

2015 Avg (August) 0.7613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6875	0.6667	0.6755
February	0.7020	0.6804	0.6902
March	0.7142	0.6819	0.6963
April	0.7322	0.7033	0.7182
May	0.7321	0.6912	0.7061
June	0.7238	0.6932	0.7067
July	0.7304	0.7099	0.7195
August	0.7528	0.7194	0.7392
September	0.7450	0.7136	0.7296
October	0.7420	0.7183	0.7295
November	0.7443	0.7078	0.7244
December	0.7346	0.7133	0.7224