2016 SZL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7840 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6940 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7421 BWP

2016 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0900 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7080 to the December average rate of 0.7738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7840 was down 6.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,920 BWP

2015 Average 3,979 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,470 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7804

0.7015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.7223, compared to 0.7618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 BWP (High: 0.7467 / Low: 0.7108). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 BWP (High: 0.7840 / Low: 0.7650).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+5.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7738

2015 Avg (December) 0.7336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7288	0.6940	0.7080
February	0.7300	0.7042	0.7137
March	0.7334	0.7131	0.7254
April	0.7471	0.7240	0.7392
May	0.7467	0.7108	0.7190
June	0.7427	0.7155	0.7286
July	0.7626	0.7379	0.7489
August	0.7765	0.7456	0.7635
September	0.7701	0.7408	0.7554
October	0.7745	0.7515	0.7633
November	0.7833	0.7497	0.7661
December	0.7840	0.7650	0.7738