YEARLY HIGH
0.7851 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6939 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7421 BWP

2016 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7081 to the December average rate of 0.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7851 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,925 BWP
2015 Average 3,979 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,469 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7810
0.7015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.7224, compared to 0.7619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0381 BWP (High: 0.7771 / Low: 0.7389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 BWP (High: 0.7851 / Low: 0.7650).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7744
2015 Avg (December) 0.7334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7288 0.6939 0.7081
February 0.7301 0.7042 0.7141
March 0.7334 0.7131 0.7254
April 0.7471 0.7241 0.7392
May 0.7467 0.7108 0.7190
June 0.7431 0.7155 0.7288
July 0.7625 0.7379 0.7491
August 0.7771 0.7389 0.7628
September 0.7701 0.7408 0.7558
October 0.7747 0.7511 0.7633
November 0.7835 0.7493 0.7659
December 0.7851 0.7650 0.7744