2016 BWP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 24.2777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 18.3764.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9013 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6679 to the December average rate of 23.2939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.2777 was up 7.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.6214, 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 YER 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 20.7945, compared to 23.4516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6571 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 4.1110 YER (High: 23.5952 / Low: 19.4843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6410 YER (High: 19.4268 / Low: 18.7859).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3027 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 23.8301) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.1197), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7104 (+12.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0831 | 18.3764 | 18.6679 |
| February | 19.4268 | 18.7859 | 19.0660 |
| March | 19.7901 | 18.8935 | 19.2887 |
| April | 23.5952 | 19.4843 | 22.2932 |
| May | 23.5943 | 22.1877 | 22.7152 |
| June | 23.2586 | 22.3004 | 22.7361 |
| July | 23.5393 | 22.8731 | 23.1896 |
| August | 24.2777 | 23.1896 | 23.8301 |
| September | 24.0316 | 23.0012 | 23.5274 |
| October | 23.9281 | 23.1621 | 23.5175 |
| November | 24.0017 | 22.8158 | 23.3512 |
| December | 23.6918 | 22.9786 | 23.2939 |