YEARLY HIGH
11.6443 BWP
YEARLY LOW
10.4647 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0596 BWP

2016 CHF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 11.6443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 10.4647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1796 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4428 to the December average rate of 10.5295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6443 was up 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,221 BWP
2015 Average 52,640 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 52,324 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,897.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5342
10.4382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 11.3252, compared to 10.7940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.5954 BWP (High: 11.5352 / Low: 10.9398). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1764 BWP (High: 10.6411 / Low: 10.4647).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5954
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1764

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3439 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.4428) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.1833), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2595 (+12.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.4428
2015 Avg (January) 10.1833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6443 11.2234 11.4428
February 11.6092 11.1542 11.3765
March 11.6105 11.1940 11.3580
April 11.5352 10.9398 11.2042
May 11.3729 11.0321 11.2360
June 11.5077 11.1234 11.3339
July 11.2050 10.8781 10.9900
August 10.9883 10.6028 10.7981
September 11.1354 10.7253 10.9098
October 10.9174 10.6238 10.7857
November 10.9398 10.5757 10.7511
December 10.6411 10.4647 10.5295