YEARLY HIGH
1.3622 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2337 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2971 BWP

2016 NOK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1.3622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.2337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1285 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3075 to the December average rate of 1.2529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3622 was up 2.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,811 BWP
2015 Average 6,283 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,169 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.43 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3436
1.2447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.3177, compared to 1.2764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0677 BWP (High: 1.3622 / Low: 1.2945). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 BWP (High: 1.3323 / Low: 1.2998).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0500 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.3235) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.3235
2015 Avg (June) 1.2717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3351 1.2679 1.3075
February 1.3296 1.2869 1.3106
March 1.3435 1.3008 1.3165
April 1.3323 1.2998 1.3129
May 1.3582 1.3075 1.3354
June 1.3622 1.2945 1.3235
July 1.3023 1.2521 1.2734
August 1.2988 1.2337 1.2635
September 1.3143 1.2735 1.2942
October 1.3182 1.2713 1.3028
November 1.2886 1.2529 1.2717
December 1.2774 1.2368 1.2529