2016 BWP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1272.5928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1155.6543.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.9385 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1204.2360 to the December average rate of 1248.9596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1272.5928 was down 9.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1402.8233, 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 IDR 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 1206.7315, compared to 1236.9992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.2677 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 62.4671 IDR (High: 1218.1215 / Low: 1155.6543). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.3074 IDR (High: 1232.6098 / Low: 1201.3023).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 19.6765 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1254.0142) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1352.7638), the exchange rate shifted by -98.7496 (-7.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1232.8758 | 1188.4977 | 1204.2360 |
| February | 1213.3652 | 1169.7658 | 1198.7164 |
| March | 1218.1215 | 1155.6543 | 1181.2471 |
| April | 1244.7640 | 1196.4012 | 1219.5592 |
| May | 1245.0420 | 1195.9996 | 1220.8595 |
| June | 1235.7624 | 1196.7395 | 1215.7711 |
| July | 1232.6098 | 1201.3023 | 1216.5079 |
| August | 1272.5928 | 1230.4023 | 1254.0142 |
| September | 1252.5283 | 1212.0858 | 1234.3378 |
| October | 1247.1534 | 1205.2126 | 1224.6772 |
| November | 1264.7484 | 1223.2751 | 1243.4987 |
| December | 1264.3308 | 1229.4117 | 1248.9596 |