YEARLY HIGH
6.4880 BTN
YEARLY LOW
5.7412 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1716 BTN

2016 BWP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 6.4880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 5.7412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7468 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8397 to the December average rate of 6.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.4880 was down 2.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.6471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,440 BTN
2015 Average 31,672 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 28,706 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,734.22 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4330
5.7858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BTN 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 6.0437, compared to 6.2995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2903 BTN (High: 6.2632 / Low: 5.9728). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1389 BTN (High: 6.2981 / Low: 6.1593).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2903
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 6.3791) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.3856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-0.10%).

2016 Avg (August) 6.3791
2015 Avg (August) 6.3856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9175 5.7412 5.8397
February 6.1958 5.9352 6.0520
March 6.1008 5.9101 6.0062
April 6.2632 6.0286 6.1547
May 6.2632 5.9728 6.0849
June 6.2872 6.0050 6.1248
July 6.2981 6.1593 6.2330
August 6.4880 6.2172 6.3791
September 6.3965 6.1530 6.2812
October 6.3778 6.1703 6.2742
November 6.4116 6.1600 6.3100
December 6.4233 6.2291 6.3197