2016 GMD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2959 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.2405 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2599 BWP

2016 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2916 to the December average rate of 0.2509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2959 was up 3.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,480 BWP

2015 Average 1,234 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 1,202 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2962

0.2414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2700, compared to 0.2498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0349 BWP (High: 0.2889 / Low: 0.2540). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BWP (High: 0.2540 / Low: 0.2469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2916) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0684 (+30.66%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2916

2015 Avg (January) 0.2232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2959	0.2858	0.2916
February	0.2901	0.2819	0.2857
March	0.2889	0.2540	0.2748
April	0.2585	0.2482	0.2532
May	0.2634	0.2480	0.2573
June	0.2631	0.2501	0.2574
July	0.2571	0.2496	0.2526
August	0.2532	0.2405	0.2460
September	0.2552	0.2441	0.2495
October	0.2537	0.2448	0.2492
November	0.2567	0.2435	0.2508
December	0.2540	0.2469	0.2509