2016 BWP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2918.7316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2563.8554.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 354.8762 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2604.8738 to the December average rate of 2800.4926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2918.7316 was down 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 2967.7810, 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 IRR 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 2717.7325, compared to 2821.4053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.6727 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 161.3755 IRR (High: 2855.1304 / Low: 2693.7549). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.5569 IRR (High: 2831.4964 / Low: 2756.9395).
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 46.6625 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2866.1608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2923.2322), the exchange rate shifted by -57.0714 (-1.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2660.3509 | 2563.8554 | 2604.8738 |
| February | 2728.6249 | 2620.2013 | 2675.7624 |
| March | 2783.2612 | 2654.5508 | 2711.7646 |
| April | 2854.9755 | 2740.4386 | 2799.8269 |
| May | 2855.1304 | 2693.7549 | 2753.1645 |
| June | 2833.0589 | 2703.7725 | 2761.0031 |
| July | 2831.4964 | 2756.9395 | 2795.5748 |
| August | 2918.7316 | 2790.2297 | 2866.1608 |
| September | 2889.0960 | 2766.8146 | 2829.3083 |
| October | 2876.5708 | 2783.9984 | 2827.9867 |
| November | 2886.8609 | 2744.6139 | 2808.9084 |
| December | 2848.3947 | 2762.0197 | 2800.4926 |