YEARLY HIGH
0.1373 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1258 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1318 NZD

2016 BWP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1327 to the December average rate of 0.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1373 was down 10.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1533, 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 687 NZD
2015 Average 708 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 629 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.71 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1350
0.1282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NZD 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 0.1328, compared to 0.1309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0074 NZD (High: 0.1332 / Low: 0.1258). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 NZD (High: 0.1362 / Low: 0.1330).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1338) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1384), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-3.28%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1338
2015 Avg (May) 0.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1346 0.1292 0.1327
February 0.1361 0.1317 0.1336
March 0.1353 0.1303 0.1330
April 0.1362 0.1330 0.1344
May 0.1373 0.1314 0.1338
June 0.1321 0.1273 0.1292
July 0.1332 0.1258 0.1299
August 0.1339 0.1280 0.1319
September 0.1323 0.1261 0.1288
October 0.1332 0.1295 0.1313
November 0.1326 0.1287 0.1307
December 0.1347 0.1302 0.1326