YEARLY HIGH
0.0628 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0544 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0581 LVL

2016 BWP to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0554 to the December average rate of 0.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0628 was down 5.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0668, 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 314 LVL
2015 Average 312 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 272 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.96 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0628
0.0547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LVL 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 0.0564, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 LVL (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0588). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LVL (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0613).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0621) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+7.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0621
2015 Avg (December) 0.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0544 0.0554
February 0.0570 0.0549 0.0558
March 0.0571 0.0551 0.0563
April 0.0583 0.0561 0.0574
May 0.0581 0.0556 0.0565
June 0.0579 0.0556 0.0568
July 0.0594 0.0575 0.0585
August 0.0607 0.0581 0.0596
September 0.0600 0.0574 0.0588
October 0.0603 0.0584 0.0594
November 0.0618 0.0588 0.0604
December 0.0628 0.0613 0.0621