YEARLY HIGH
3.7638 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.2402 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5312 BWP

2016 LTL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 3.7638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5235 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7034 to the December average rate of 3.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7638 was up 3.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,819 BWP
2015 Average 16,755 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,201 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,617.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.7460
3.2350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 3.6386, compared to 3.4237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1958 BWP (High: 3.4871 / Low: 3.2914). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0812 BWP (High: 3.3214 / Low: 3.2402).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1958
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1148 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.7034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4436 (+13.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.7034
2015 Avg (January) 3.2598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7638 3.6201 3.7034
February 3.7258 3.5852 3.6761
March 3.7047 3.5878 3.6376
April 3.6530 3.5108 3.5716
May 3.7001 3.5179 3.6325
June 3.6870 3.5380 3.6106
July 3.5496 3.4607 3.4958
August 3.5432 3.3638 3.4361
September 3.5807 3.4116 3.4958
October 3.5349 3.3933 3.4554
November 3.4871 3.2914 3.3813
December 3.3214 3.2402 3.2776