YEARLY HIGH
0.8106 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.7341 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7713 NOK

2016 BWP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.8106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0765 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7650 to the December average rate of 0.7982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8106 was down 1.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8233, 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 4,053 NOK
2015 Average 3,980 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,671 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.26 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8031
0.7440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NOK 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 0.7590, compared to 0.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0406 NOK (High: 0.8106 / Low: 0.7699). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 NOK (High: 0.7693 / Low: 0.7506).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7916) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-2.21%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7916
2015 Avg (August) 0.8095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7887 0.7490 0.7650
February 0.7770 0.7521 0.7631
March 0.7687 0.7443 0.7596
April 0.7693 0.7506 0.7617
May 0.7648 0.7362 0.7490
June 0.7725 0.7341 0.7557
July 0.7986 0.7679 0.7854
August 0.8106 0.7699 0.7916
September 0.7852 0.7609 0.7727
October 0.7866 0.7586 0.7677
November 0.7981 0.7760 0.7864
December 0.8085 0.7829 0.7982