YEARLY HIGH
12.3815 JMD
YEARLY LOW
10.2900 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4984 JMD

2016 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 12.3815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 10.2900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0915 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4587 to the December average rate of 12.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.3815 was up 1.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.1952, 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 61,907 JMD
2015 Average 57,703 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 51,450 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,457.36 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.2446
10.2963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JMD 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 11.0096, compared to 11.9872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.6133 JMD (High: 11.7345 / Low: 11.1213). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3127 JMD (High: 12.1800 / Low: 11.8672).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3127

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 12.0614) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9391 (+8.44%).

2016 Avg (November) 12.0614
2015 Avg (November) 11.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6530 10.2900 10.4587
February 10.9567 10.5821 10.7490
March 11.1997 10.6695 10.9022
April 11.6059 11.0411 11.2941
May 11.5808 11.0626 11.2464
June 11.7345 11.1213 11.4074
July 11.9025 11.5804 11.7312
August 12.3128 11.7909 12.0823
September 12.2570 11.7030 11.9832
October 12.2846 11.8566 12.0621
November 12.3815 11.7889 12.0614
December 12.1800 11.8672 12.0029