2016 KGS to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1650 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1485 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1558 BWP

2016 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1518 to the December average rate of 0.1551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1650 was down 3.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 825 BWP

2015 Average 789 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 743 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.58 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1630

0.1496

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1560, compared to 0.1557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0103 BWP (High: 0.1650 / Low: 0.1547). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BWP (High: 0.1571 / Low: 0.1527).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1610) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-3.14%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1610

2015 Avg (May) 0.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1542	0.1485	0.1518
February	0.1538	0.1487	0.1507
March	0.1577	0.1522	0.1542
April	0.1599	0.1542	0.1565
May	0.1650	0.1547	0.1610
June	0.1648	0.1585	0.1619
July	0.1622	0.1563	0.1602
August	0.1565	0.1498	0.1530
September	0.1576	0.1521	0.1547
October	0.1578	0.1530	0.1558
November	0.1584	0.1516	0.1553
December	0.1571	0.1527	0.1551