YEARLY HIGH
317.4679 MGA
YEARLY LOW
274.4318 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.8442 MGA

2016 BWP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 317.4679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 274.4318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.0362 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.7959 to the December average rate of 310.5000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 317.4679 was down 5.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 336.3959, 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 1,587,340 MGA
2015 Average 1,530,956 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,372,159 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,180.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

313.6704
275.6255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MGA 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 288.3244, compared to 295.3641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.3641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 22.0736 MGA (High: 297.5634 / Low: 275.4898). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4455 MGA (High: 304.0449 / Low: 294.5994).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.0736
October Spread (Stable) ±9.4455

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.6726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 310.5000) against the same month in 2015 (average: 290.8463), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6537 (+6.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 310.5000
2015 Avg (December) 290.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.4937 274.4318 278.7959
February 288.7999 278.8886 282.4882
March 295.5127 279.5418 287.6528
April 300.5794 288.4776 294.7929
May 299.9811 283.4106 289.1002
June 306.5014 290.9236 297.1165
July 297.5634 275.4898 285.4439
August 294.7996 279.6373 287.7958
September 296.0842 280.0908 286.8829
October 304.0449 294.5994 298.8226
November 309.3191 297.7509 302.7390
December 317.4679 304.7226 310.5000