YEARLY HIGH
2.2159 HNL
YEARLY LOW
1.9188 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0917 HNL

2016 BWP to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2.2159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.9188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2970 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9476 to the December average rate of 2.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2159 was down 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2687, 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 11,079 HNL
2015 Average 10,722 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 9,594 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.20 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2017
1.9245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HNL 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 2.0313, compared to 2.1522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1188 HNL (High: 2.1298 / Low: 2.0109). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 HNL (High: 2.1974 / Low: 2.1528).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

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 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.1786) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0273 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.1786
2015 Avg (August) 2.1513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9797 1.9188 1.9476
February 2.0400 1.9676 2.0016
March 2.0800 1.9807 2.0282
April 2.1291 2.0466 2.0899
May 2.1298 2.0109 2.0542
June 2.1242 2.0188 2.0662
July 2.1387 2.0813 2.1126
August 2.2159 2.1209 2.1786
September 2.1874 2.1032 2.1492
October 2.1874 2.1214 2.1496
November 2.1985 2.1060 2.1511
December 2.1974 2.1528 2.1720