2016 BWP to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 545.5008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 350.6610.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 194.8398 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 360.2207 to the December average rate of 515.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 545.5008 was up 19.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 456.6097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BWP to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 365.3904, compared to 522.9424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 157.5519 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 126.1402 SLL (High: 477.6774 / Low: 351.5373). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6884 SLL (High: 368.3938 / Low: 356.7054).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3520 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 529.7795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 371.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +158.7371 (+42.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 370.0467 | 352.4564 | 360.2207 |
| February | 369.3375 | 357.4120 | 363.2389 |
| March | 368.3938 | 356.7054 | 362.9672 |
| April | 372.4842 | 360.6425 | 367.2749 |
| May | 372.5171 | 350.6610 | 358.9229 |
| June | 477.6774 | 351.5373 | 379.7178 |
| July | 521.0176 | 504.8495 | 511.9056 |
| August | 545.5008 | 518.6068 | 529.7795 |
| September | 542.5582 | 514.5257 | 529.8284 |
| October | 539.1029 | 520.6223 | 528.6592 |
| November | 538.8022 | 509.1403 | 522.4759 |
| December | 526.1301 | 507.0072 | 515.0056 |