YEARLY HIGH
2.8231 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.3814 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6326 BWP

2016 MYR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.8231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4416 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6599 to the December average rate of 2.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8231 was up 1.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 56,461 BWP
2015 Average 52,054 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 47,629 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,832.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8058
2.3725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.7148, compared to 2.5503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2073 BWP (High: 2.7818 / Low: 2.5745). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 BWP (High: 2.4315 / Low: 2.3814).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0816 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.7697) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+1.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.7697
2015 Avg (April) 2.7244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7818 2.5745 2.6599
February 2.7463 2.6277 2.6993
March 2.7965 2.6921 2.7441
April 2.8231 2.7068 2.7697
May 2.7641 2.6664 2.7214
June 2.7324 2.6625 2.6947
July 2.7314 2.6306 2.6849
August 2.6599 2.5788 2.6065
September 2.6507 2.5246 2.5879
October 2.5765 2.5040 2.5478
November 2.5014 2.3996 2.4662
December 2.4315 2.3814 2.4086