YEARLY HIGH
20.8639 SYP
YEARLY LOW
18.7954 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9321 SYP

2016 BWP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 20.8639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 18.7954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0685 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1027 to the December average rate of 19.8848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.8639 was down 6.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.2067, 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 104,319 SYP
2015 Average 96,165 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 93,977 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,342.34 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.6247
18.9643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SYP 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 19.7545, compared to 20.1097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2104 SYP (High: 20.7156 / Low: 19.5052). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4768 SYP (High: 20.2834 / Low: 19.8066).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2104
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4768

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 0.3726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 20.4864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.5400), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9464 (+10.50%).

2016 Avg (August) 20.4864
2015 Avg (August) 18.5400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5380 18.7954 19.1027
February 19.8622 19.2081 19.4924
March 20.2236 19.3101 19.7155
April 20.7186 19.8985 20.3281
May 20.7156 19.5052 19.9555
June 20.4259 19.5568 19.9329
July 20.2834 19.8066 20.0343
August 20.8639 19.8934 20.4864
September 20.5430 19.7074 20.1531
October 20.4735 19.8151 20.1254
November 20.5396 19.5046 19.9742
December 20.2468 19.5896 19.8848