2016 BWP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.5353 XAF

YEARLY LOW

51.3395 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.5375 XAF

2016 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 58.5353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 51.3395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1958 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.4700 to the December average rate of 58.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.5353 was down 6.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.3769, 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 292,677 XAF

2015 Average 292,386 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 256,697 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,979.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.5573

51.8779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XAF 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 52.9172, compared to 56.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.9172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.5362 XAF (High: 53.8757 / Low: 51.3395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3090 XAF (High: 58.5353 / Low: 57.2264).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5362

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.7833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 58.0007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.6374), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3633 (+6.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 58.0007

2015 Avg (December) 54.6374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.9950	51.4610	52.4700
February	53.8757	51.3395	52.4346
March	53.4990	51.5536	52.8971
April	54.4806	52.3438	53.6166
May	54.0617	52.0536	52.8332
June	54.1673	52.2018	53.2519
July	55.6537	54.2003	55.0806
August	57.0099	54.6218	55.9222
September	56.2633	53.9019	55.1509
October	56.9982	55.1707	55.9951
November	57.6938	55.9449	56.7967
December	58.5353	57.2264	58.0007