YEARLY HIGH
0.5756 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.5217 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5478 BWP

2016 MDL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.5756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.5217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5667 to the December average rate of 0.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5756 was down 6.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,878 BWP
2015 Average 2,703 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,609 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.00 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5702
0.5288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5590, compared to 0.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0309 BWP (High: 0.5667 / Low: 0.5359). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 BWP (High: 0.5734 / Low: 0.5612).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.5640) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+4.47%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.5640
2015 Avg (March) 0.5399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5734 0.5612 0.5667
February 0.5709 0.5517 0.5618
March 0.5756 0.5552 0.5640
April 0.5627 0.5369 0.5499
May 0.5667 0.5359 0.5555
June 0.5640 0.5433 0.5557
July 0.5531 0.5397 0.5454
August 0.5469 0.5229 0.5322
September 0.5510 0.5273 0.5387
October 0.5460 0.5254 0.5356
November 0.5438 0.5217 0.5341
December 0.5422 0.5237 0.5338