2016 BWP to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9686 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.5401 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8359 VEF

2016 BWP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4285 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5487 to the December average rate of 0.9300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9686 was up 45.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6651, 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 4,843 VEF

2015 Average 3,123 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 2,700 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,142.73 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9911

0.5085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to VEF 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 0.7358, compared to 0.9359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0542 VEF (High: 0.9413 / Low: 0.8871). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 VEF (High: 0.5711 / Low: 0.5522).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.9509) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3303 (+53.22%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.9509

2015 Avg (August) 0.6206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5606	0.5401	0.5487
February	0.5711	0.5522	0.5604
March	0.5807	0.5561	0.5674
April	0.9411	0.9038	0.9234
May	0.9413	0.8871	0.9068
June	0.9304	0.8895	0.9078
July	0.9392	0.9128	0.9260
August	0.9686	0.9252	0.9509
September	0.9586	0.9177	0.9386
October	0.9545	0.9239	0.9383
November	0.9576	0.9103	0.9318
December	0.9452	0.9179	0.9300