YEARLY HIGH
9.1887 LRD
YEARLY LOW
7.2347 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2114 LRD

2016 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 9.1887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 7.2347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9539 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4309 to the December average rate of 8.5619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.1887 was down 4.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.6102, 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 45,943 LRD
2015 Average 42,474 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 36,174 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,769.70 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.8823
7.2990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LRD 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 7.8565, compared to 8.5663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8681 LRD (High: 8.5415 / Low: 7.6734). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2203 LRD (High: 8.5018 / Low: 8.2815).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8681
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1445 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 8.7503) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2276 (+2.67%).

2016 Avg (August) 8.7503
2015 Avg (August) 8.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8259 7.2347 7.4309
February 7.6505 7.3682 7.4953
March 7.7967 7.4392 7.5962
April 8.5415 7.6734 8.1479
May 8.5405 8.0503 8.2303
June 8.4453 8.0728 8.2383
July 8.5018 8.2815 8.3761
August 9.1887 8.4627 8.7503
September 8.7984 8.4159 8.6058
October 8.7972 8.4615 8.6017
November 8.7468 8.3131 8.5021
December 8.7067 8.3835 8.5619