YEARLY HIGH
1.3384 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.1783 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2458 BWP

2016 SVC to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.3384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.1783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1601 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3171 to the December average rate of 1.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3384 was up 3.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,692 BWP
2015 Average 5,793 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,892 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 800.35 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3288
1.1882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.2721, compared to 1.2195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0724 BWP (High: 1.2859 / Low: 1.2135). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 BWP (High: 1.2408 / Low: 1.2095).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3171) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2227 (+20.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3171
2015 Avg (January) 1.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3384 1.2860 1.3171
February 1.3078 1.2658 1.2901
March 1.3050 1.2423 1.2754
April 1.2614 1.2113 1.2353
May 1.2859 1.2135 1.2580
June 1.2817 1.2231 1.2565
July 1.2504 1.2164 1.2329
August 1.2338 1.1783 1.1999
September 1.2428 1.1904 1.2158
October 1.2346 1.1979 1.2165
November 1.2515 1.1908 1.2244
December 1.2408 1.2095 1.2276