YEARLY HIGH
0.0659 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0613 BWP

2016 DJF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0659 was up 3.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 329 BWP
2015 Average 285 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 290 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.07 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0654
0.0586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 BWP (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0596). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BWP (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0593).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+20.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0648
2015 Avg (January) 0.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0659 0.0635 0.0648
February 0.0644 0.0623 0.0635
March 0.0640 0.0611 0.0627
April 0.0621 0.0596 0.0608
May 0.0633 0.0596 0.0619
June 0.0631 0.0604 0.0618
July 0.0617 0.0600 0.0608
August 0.0607 0.0581 0.0592
September 0.0614 0.0587 0.0599
October 0.0608 0.0588 0.0599
November 0.0617 0.0585 0.0602
December 0.0607 0.0593 0.0602