YEARLY HIGH
1.9175 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.6099 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7683 BWP

2016 SDG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.9175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.6099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3076 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8830 to the December average rate of 1.6539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9175 was up 3.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,587 BWP
2015 Average 8,423 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 8,049 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,537.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9059
1.6310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.8239, compared to 1.7126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1192 BWP (High: 1.7750 / Low: 1.6558). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 BWP (High: 1.6720 / Low: 1.6298).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8830) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2470 (+15.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8830
2015 Avg (January) 1.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9175 1.8277 1.8830
February 1.8748 1.8144 1.8490
March 1.8710 1.7798 1.8287
April 1.8070 1.7397 1.7710
May 1.8470 1.7408 1.8062
June 1.8418 1.7583 1.8057
July 1.7978 1.7516 1.7730
August 1.7744 1.6955 1.7263
September 1.7881 1.7081 1.7467
October 1.7750 1.6558 1.7185
November 1.6864 1.6099 1.6573
December 1.6720 1.6298 1.6539