YEARLY HIGH
1.7802 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5262 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6412 BWP

2016 CNY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.7802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.5262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2540 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7546 to the December average rate of 1.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7802 was up 1.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,505 BWP
2015 Average 40,371 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 38,156 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,348.83 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7750
1.5305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.7017, compared to 1.5806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0797 BWP (High: 1.7164 / Low: 1.6367). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 BWP (High: 1.6372 / Low: 1.5980).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0797
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0527 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7546) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2090 (+13.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7546
2015 Avg (January) 1.5456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7802 1.7273 1.7546
February 1.7452 1.6958 1.7222
March 1.7493 1.6828 1.7138
April 1.7063 1.6359 1.6674
May 1.7164 1.6367 1.6846
June 1.7033 1.6286 1.6678
July 1.6372 1.5980 1.6151
August 1.6144 1.5542 1.5780
September 1.6278 1.5597 1.5933
October 1.6076 1.5505 1.5809
November 1.5912 1.5355 1.5653
December 1.5658 1.5262 1.5509