YEARLY HIGH
1.4412 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2738 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3487 NAD

2016 BWP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1674 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4126 to the December average rate of 1.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4412 was up 2.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4126, 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 7,206 NAD
2015 Average 6,293 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,369 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.98 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4247
1.2793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NAD 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 1.3846, compared to 1.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0691 NAD (High: 1.4412 / Low: 1.3721). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 NAD (High: 1.3071 / Low: 1.2738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0691
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2060 (+17.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4126
2015 Avg (January) 1.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4412 1.3721 1.4126
February 1.4201 1.3697 1.4005
March 1.4022 1.3636 1.3785
April 1.3811 1.3384 1.3528
May 1.4069 1.3393 1.3911
June 1.3976 1.3457 1.3723
July 1.3552 1.3115 1.3350
August 1.3533 1.2868 1.3113
September 1.3498 1.2985 1.3233
October 1.3314 1.2909 1.3102
November 1.3346 1.2763 1.3058
December 1.3071 1.2738 1.2914