YEARLY HIGH
87.3610 KPW
YEARLY LOW
76.9105 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6860 KPW

2016 BWP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 87.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 76.9105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4505 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.1453 to the December average rate of 83.8024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 87.3610 was down 7.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 94.6603, 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 436,805 KPW
2015 Average 444,922 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 384,553 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,252.32 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.5458
77.3817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KPW 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 80.9703, compared to 84.4016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.9703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.4016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.8751 KPW (High: 84.9333 / Low: 80.0583). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3765 KPW (High: 84.7345 / Low: 82.3579).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.8751
July Spread (Stable) ±2.3765

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 1.4881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 85.7821) against the same month in 2015 (average: 88.3701), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5880 (-2.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 85.7821
2015 Avg (August) 88.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.8252 76.9105 78.1453
February 81.3302 78.6440 79.8104
March 82.8680 79.1000 80.7484
April 84.9259 81.5810 83.3347
May 84.9333 80.0583 81.8466
June 83.9700 80.2822 81.9365
July 84.7345 82.3579 83.4761
August 87.3610 83.4760 85.7821
September 86.4625 82.7878 84.6602
October 86.0948 83.3283 84.6415
November 86.3668 82.1276 84.0476
December 85.2331 82.6650 83.8024