2016 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2186.2036 STD

YEARLY LOW

1897.3435 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2034.2906 STD

2016 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2186.2036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1897.3435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 288.8601 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1956.9535 to the December average rate of 2167.4533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2186.2036 was down 6.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 2328.3965, 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 10,931,018 STD

2015 Average 10,908,138 STD

Yearly Trough Low 9,486,718 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,444,300.60 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2188.5033

1935.9035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 1974.2250, compared to 2094.3561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 120.1311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1974.2250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2094.3561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 128.5894 STD (High: 2025.9329 / Low: 1897.3435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.9647 STD (High: 2186.2036 / Low: 2137.2389).

June Spread (Volatile) ±128.5894

December Spread (Stable) ±48.9647

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 29.4658 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2167.4533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2037.6936), the exchange rate shifted by +129.7597 (+6.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 2167.4533

2015 Avg (December) 2037.6936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2006.2901	1918.4324	1956.9535
February	2007.0026	1940.5227	1963.2339
March	2012.1747	1928.9664	1977.3328
April	2034.1662	1956.3947	1997.4382
May	2006.3776	1939.5118	1967.9723
June	2025.9329	1897.3435	1982.4195
July	2077.7420	2013.7158	2052.4414
August	2128.7136	2028.7524	2083.7845
September	2095.9541	2006.8132	2056.1888
October	2129.5245	2048.7589	2086.9115
November	2161.5247	2081.0403	2119.3573
December	2186.2036	2137.2389	2167.4533