YEARLY HIGH
4.4632 DOP
YEARLY LOW
3.8878 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2230 DOP

2016 BWP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 4.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 3.8878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5755 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9555 to the December average rate of 4.3302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4632 was down 5.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7271, 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 22,316 DOP
2015 Average 22,227 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,439 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,877.26 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4275
3.9126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to DOP 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 4.1154, compared to 4.3306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2349 DOP (High: 4.3145 / Low: 4.0797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1090 DOP (High: 4.3911 / Low: 4.2821).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2349
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1090

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 0.0739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.3846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-0.86%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.3846
2015 Avg (August) 4.4228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0423 3.8878 3.9555
February 4.1292 3.9822 4.0458
March 4.2071 3.9988 4.0981
April 4.3239 4.1542 4.2433
May 4.3145 4.0797 4.1694
June 4.2868 4.0942 4.1804
July 4.3188 4.2009 4.2618
August 4.4632 4.2749 4.3846
September 4.4319 4.2302 4.3358
October 4.4093 4.2760 4.3423
November 4.4393 4.2405 4.3286
December 4.3911 4.2821 4.3302