YEARLY HIGH
0.5507 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.4676 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4992 BWP

2016 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.5507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.4676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5422 to the December average rate of 0.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5507 was up 2.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,754 BWP
2015 Average 2,448 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,338 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5488
0.4689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5174, compared to 0.4810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0288 BWP (High: 0.5339 / Low: 0.5051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 BWP (High: 0.4860 / Low: 0.4712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5422) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+14.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5422
2015 Avg (January) 0.4734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5507 0.5315 0.5422
February 0.5366 0.5180 0.5291
March 0.5339 0.5051 0.5212
April 0.5126 0.4901 0.5010
May 0.5166 0.4914 0.5072
June 0.5152 0.4916 0.5038
July 0.4992 0.4821 0.4911
August 0.4890 0.4676 0.4756
September 0.4931 0.4704 0.4810
October 0.4860 0.4712 0.4791
November 0.4908 0.4676 0.4799
December 0.4874 0.4722 0.4796