YEARLY HIGH
16.9299 BWP
YEARLY LOW
12.8033 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7835 BWP

2016 SHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 16.9299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 12.8033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1266 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5909 to the December average rate of 13.3989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.9299 was down 1.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.2058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,649 BWP
2015 Average 77,421 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 64,016 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,633.04 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.9368
12.7864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 15.9397, compared to 13.6273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.6224 BWP (High: 16.1689 / Low: 14.5465). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3718 BWP (High: 14.4039 / Low: 14.0321).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6224
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 1.4221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.5909) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.5301), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0608 (+14.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.5909
2015 Avg (January) 14.5301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9299 16.3527 16.5909
February 16.5743 15.5210 16.1388
March 16.2133 15.6039 15.8986
April 15.6564 15.2552 15.4473
May 16.4955 15.4626 15.9599
June 16.1689 14.5465 15.6028
July 14.4039 14.0321 14.1807
August 14.1707 13.3749 13.7363
September 14.3739 13.5491 13.9800
October 13.6083 12.8575 13.1322
November 13.6260 12.8033 13.3354
December 13.6902 13.1189 13.3989