2016 EGP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4945 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.5521 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1693 BWP

2016 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.5521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9424 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4711 to the December average rate of 0.5838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4945 was up 3.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,472 BWP

2015 Average 6,571 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 2,761 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,711.80 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5598

0.4950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.3227, compared to 1.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5933 BWP (High: 1.1784 / Low: 0.5851). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 BWP (High: 1.2307 / Low: 1.1957).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5933

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4796 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1513 (+11.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4711

2015 Avg (January) 1.3198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4945	1.4391	1.4711
February	1.4614	1.4143	1.4400
March	1.4455	1.2232	1.3315
April	1.2426	1.1931	1.2167
May	1.2659	1.1931	1.2391
June	1.2625	1.2065	1.2380
July	1.2307	1.1957	1.2144
August	1.2178	1.1606	1.1822
September	1.2248	1.1728	1.1981
October	1.2170	1.1776	1.1981
November	1.1784	0.5851	0.7186
December	0.6039	0.5521	0.5838