YEARLY HIGH
0.3086 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2657 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2836 LTL

2016 BWP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2701 to the December average rate of 0.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3086 was down 1.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3144, 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 1,543 LTL
2015 Average 1,493 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,328 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.64 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3086
0.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LTL 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 0.2749, compared to 0.2923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0171 LTL (High: 0.3038 / Low: 0.2868). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LTL (High: 0.2890 / Low: 0.2817).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+8.32%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3051
2015 Avg (December) 0.2817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2762 0.2657 0.2701
February 0.2789 0.2684 0.2720
March 0.2787 0.2699 0.2749
April 0.2848 0.2737 0.2800
May 0.2843 0.2703 0.2754
June 0.2826 0.2712 0.2770
July 0.2890 0.2817 0.2861
August 0.2973 0.2822 0.2911
September 0.2931 0.2793 0.2861
October 0.2947 0.2829 0.2894
November 0.3038 0.2868 0.2958
December 0.3086 0.3011 0.3051