YEARLY HIGH
509.9553 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
448.8627 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
482.4124 ZMK

2016 BWP to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 509.9553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 448.8627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.0926 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 456.0632 to the December average rate of 489.0815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 509.9553 was down 7.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 552.5086, 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 2,549,777 ZMK
2015 Average 2,596,672 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,244,313 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,463.15 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

504.8949
451.6239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ZMK 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 472.5574, compared to 492.2675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.7100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 472.5574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 492.2675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 28.5508 ZMK (High: 495.7842 / Low: 467.2334). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4772 ZMK (High: 493.1319 / Low: 480.6547).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.5508
July Spread (Stable) ±12.4772

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 8.6945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 500.4556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 515.7559), the exchange rate shifted by -15.3003 (-2.97%).

2016 Avg (August) 500.4556
2015 Avg (August) 515.7559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 465.8729 448.8627 456.0632
February 474.6563 458.9798 465.7870
March 483.6313 461.6409 471.2700
April 495.7409 476.1201 486.3651
May 495.7842 467.2334 477.6706
June 490.1611 468.6339 478.1888
July 493.1319 480.6547 485.4915
August 509.9553 487.1796 500.4556
September 504.6094 483.1636 494.0908
October 502.4635 486.4150 493.9499
November 504.1520 479.2146 490.5355
December 497.4344 482.4467 489.0815