YEARLY HIGH
0.0568 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0501 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0529 BWP

2016 GYD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0568 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284 BWP
2015 Average 246 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 250 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0564
0.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0540, compared to 0.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 BWP (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BWP (High: 0.0528 / Low: 0.0515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0559) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+20.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0559
2015 Avg (January) 0.0464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0547 0.0559
February 0.0555 0.0536 0.0547
March 0.0552 0.0526 0.0541
April 0.0535 0.0515 0.0524
May 0.0546 0.0515 0.0534
June 0.0544 0.0518 0.0533
July 0.0533 0.0517 0.0525
August 0.0524 0.0501 0.0510
September 0.0530 0.0507 0.0517
October 0.0526 0.0510 0.0518
November 0.0533 0.0506 0.0521
December 0.0528 0.0515 0.0521