2016 BWP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7581 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.6939 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7269 SBD

2016 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.7581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.6939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0642 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7070 to the December average rate of 0.7348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7581 was down 7.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8219, 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 3,790 SBD

2015 Average 3,883 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,470 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7497

0.7031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SBD 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 0.7161, compared to 0.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0414 SBD (High: 0.7353 / Low: 0.6939). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 SBD (High: 0.7507 / Low: 0.7271).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7458) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0368 (-4.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7458

2015 Avg (August) 0.7826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7217	0.6958	0.7070
February	0.7347	0.7105	0.7204
March	0.7296	0.7001	0.7152
April	0.7519	0.7114	0.7343
May	0.7353	0.6939	0.7092
June	0.7278	0.6959	0.7106
July	0.7434	0.7196	0.7319
August	0.7581	0.7272	0.7458
September	0.7516	0.7212	0.7373
October	0.7507	0.7271	0.7375
November	0.7554	0.7207	0.7386
December	0.7545	0.7132	0.7348