YEARLY HIGH
2918.7316 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2563.8554 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2769.5689 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,593,658 IRR
2015 Average 14,297,459 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 12,819,277 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,774,381.06 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2892.2895
2578.7451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2717.7325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2821.4053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±161.3755
July Spread (Stable) ±74.5569

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 46.6625 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.6625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (August) 2866.1608
2015 Avg (August) 2923.2322

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