2016 BWP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 112.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 102.5693.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3523 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.2708 to the December average rate of 110.2751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 112.9215 was down 4.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 117.7910, 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 KRW 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 106.3247, compared to 106.8343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5096 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.9127 KRW (High: 111.2270 / Low: 105.3143). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5548 KRW (High: 106.4985 / Low: 104.9437).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8014 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 110.2751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.3424), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9327 (+3.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 105.5640 | 103.2106 | 104.2708 |
| February | 111.2270 | 105.3143 | 108.0204 |
| March | 108.9544 | 104.2067 | 106.2190 |
| April | 107.7976 | 104.8277 | 106.2319 |
| May | 109.0586 | 105.5311 | 106.8123 |
| June | 107.4071 | 105.0710 | 106.3940 |
| July | 106.4985 | 104.9437 | 105.8114 |
| August | 107.6498 | 103.5278 | 105.9228 |
| September | 106.2350 | 102.5693 | 104.3967 |
| October | 109.0107 | 104.0448 | 105.9141 |
| November | 109.8988 | 107.4057 | 108.6860 |
| December | 112.9215 | 108.6626 | 110.2751 |