YEARLY HIGH
8.5897 BWP
YEARLY LOW
7.7199 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0966 BWP

2016 AUD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 8.5897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.7199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8698 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0851 to the December average rate of 7.8769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5897 was up 4.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.2053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,949 BWP
2015 Average 38,047 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 38,599 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,349.05 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.4220
7.8273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 8.1575, compared to 8.0356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4617 BWP (High: 8.5897 / Low: 8.1280). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1912 BWP (High: 8.2338 / Low: 8.0427).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4617
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1912

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2381 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 8.3725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7096 (+9.26%).

2016 Avg (March) 8.3725
2015 Avg (March) 7.6628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2436 7.8959 8.0851
February 8.1615 7.9620 8.0412
March 8.5897 8.1280 8.3725
April 8.3751 8.0603 8.2739
May 8.1344 7.8688 8.0358
June 8.2338 8.0427 8.1367
July 8.2397 8.0173 8.1237
August 8.1428 7.9076 7.9966
September 8.2122 7.9522 8.0637
October 8.2445 7.9599 8.0983
November 8.2430 7.9531 8.0545
December 8.0236 7.7199 7.8769