YEARLY HIGH
7.0597 RUB
YEARLY LOW
5.6140 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1464 RUB

2016 BWP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 7.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.6140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4456 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6448 to the December average rate of 5.7773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.0597 was down 2.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.2367, 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 35,298 RUB
2015 Average 30,201 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 28,070 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,228.10 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9530
5.6704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to RUB 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 6.3070, compared to 5.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.5795 RUB (High: 7.0422 / Low: 6.4627). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 RUB (High: 6.1288 / Low: 5.9981).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5795
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5771 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.8461) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.6912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1549 (+2.31%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.8461
2015 Avg (February) 6.6912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0422 6.4627 6.6448
February 7.0597 6.5921 6.8461
March 6.5134 6.0979 6.2690
April 6.3021 6.0658 6.1648
May 6.2209 5.8418 5.9948
June 6.0220 5.8109 5.9226
July 6.2218 5.8674 5.9693
August 6.3294 6.0159 6.1834
September 6.1288 5.9981 6.0662
October 6.0167 5.8317 5.8894
November 6.1862 5.8917 6.0292
December 6.0129 5.6140 5.7773