YEARLY HIGH
6.5306 BWP
YEARLY LOW
5.7286 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1639 BWP

2016 BAM to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 6.5306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.7286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8019 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4002 to the December average rate of 5.7838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5306 was up 2.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,653 BWP
2015 Average 28,739 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 28,643 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,009.59 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4658
5.7218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 6.3467, compared to 5.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2908 BWP (High: 6.5176 / Low: 6.2268). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 BWP (High: 5.8614 / Low: 5.7286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2908
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.4038) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8267 (+14.82%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.4038
2015 Avg (February) 5.5771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5176 6.2268 6.4002
February 6.5306 6.2422 6.4038
March 6.5082 6.2784 6.3457
April 6.4176 6.1452 6.2620
May 6.4442 6.2092 6.3537
June 6.4725 6.2031 6.3150
July 6.1980 6.0332 6.0999
August 6.1515 5.8970 6.0081
September 6.2356 5.9705 6.0903
October 6.0913 5.8943 5.9982
November 5.9953 5.8099 5.9064
December 5.8614 5.7286 5.7838