2016 BWP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3144 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.0976 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2193 SCR

2016 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.3144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2168 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1358 to the December average rate of 1.2467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3144 was down 11.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4860, 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 6,572 SCR

2015 Average 6,587 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 5,488 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084.23 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2742

1.1233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.1940, compared to 1.2445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1253 SCR (High: 1.2855 / Low: 1.1602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 SCR (High: 1.2686 / Low: 1.2166).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1253

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.2445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1276 (-9.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.2445

2015 Avg (April) 1.3722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1898	1.0976	1.1358
February	1.2724	1.1500	1.1877
March	1.2497	1.1688	1.1923
April	1.3144	1.1920	1.2445
May	1.2855	1.1602	1.2120
June	1.2468	1.1412	1.1918
July	1.2580	1.1810	1.2205
August	1.2987	1.2182	1.2616
September	1.2850	1.2110	1.2465
October	1.2746	1.2212	1.2458
November	1.2844	1.2057	1.2460
December	1.2686	1.2166	1.2467