2016 BWP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 9.1887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 7.2347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9539 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4309 to the December average rate of 8.5619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.1887 was down 4.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.6102, 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 LRD 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 7.8565, compared to 8.5663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7098 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8681 LRD (High: 8.5415 / Low: 7.6734). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2203 LRD (High: 8.5018 / Low: 8.2815).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1445 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 8.7503) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2276 (+2.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8259 | 7.2347 | 7.4309 |
| February | 7.6505 | 7.3682 | 7.4953 |
| March | 7.7967 | 7.4392 | 7.5962 |
| April | 8.5415 | 7.6734 | 8.1479 |
| May | 8.5405 | 8.0503 | 8.2303 |
| June | 8.4453 | 8.0728 | 8.2383 |
| July | 8.5018 | 8.2815 | 8.3761 |
| August | 9.1887 | 8.4627 | 8.7503 |
| September | 8.7984 | 8.4159 | 8.6058 |
| October | 8.7972 | 8.4615 | 8.6017 |
| November | 8.7468 | 8.3131 | 8.5021 |
| December | 8.7067 | 8.3835 | 8.5619 |