YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 BWP

2016 MWK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0172 was down 25.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 BWP
2015 Average 103 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 72 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0169
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0146).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-19.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0167
2015 Avg (January) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0157 0.0167
February 0.0159 0.0148 0.0153
March 0.0166 0.0152 0.0159
April 0.0163 0.0154 0.0159
May 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
June 0.0161 0.0151 0.0156
July 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
August 0.0150 0.0143 0.0146
September 0.0151 0.0145 0.0148
October 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
November 0.0152 0.0145 0.0149
December 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149