YEARLY HIGH
6.7325 KGS
YEARLY LOW
6.0588 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4207 KGS

2016 BWP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.7325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 6.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6737 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5895 to the December average rate of 6.4487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.7325 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.1005, 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 33,663 KGS
2015 Average 31,745 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 30,294 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,368.43 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.6814
6.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KGS 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 6.4156, compared to 6.4259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4034 KGS (High: 6.4622 / Low: 6.0588). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1868 KGS (High: 6.5506 / Low: 6.3638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1729 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.5895) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3987 (+6.44%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.5895
2015 Avg (January) 6.1909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7325 6.4862 6.5895
February 6.7242 6.5037 6.6358
March 6.5700 6.3412 6.4844
April 6.4856 6.2534 6.3887
May 6.4622 6.0588 6.2158
June 6.3090 6.0669 6.1792
July 6.3975 6.1659 6.2432
August 6.6748 6.3885 6.5389
September 6.5737 6.3442 6.4653
October 6.5339 6.3363 6.4200
November 6.5972 6.3129 6.4392
December 6.5506 6.3638 6.4487