YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 BWP

2016 CDF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0126 was up 3.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63 BWP
2015 Average 55 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 45 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.78 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0127
0.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to BWP 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0025 BWP (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0091).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+20.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0124
2015 Avg (January) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
February 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
March 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
April 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
May 0.0121 0.0114 0.0119
June 0.0121 0.0112 0.0117
July 0.0116 0.0109 0.0113
August 0.0110 0.0105 0.0107
September 0.0112 0.0107 0.0109
October 0.0111 0.0107 0.0109
November 0.0119 0.0094 0.0108
December 0.0095 0.0091 0.0092