YEARLY HIGH
545.5008 SLL
YEARLY LOW
350.6610 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
444.1664 SLL

2016 BWP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 545.5008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 350.6610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 194.8398 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 360.2207 to the December average rate of 515.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 545.5008 was up 19.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 456.6097, 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 2,727,504 SLL
2015 Average 2,051,498 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,753,305 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 974,198.96 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

546.9189
341.8324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SLL 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 365.3904, compared to 522.9424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 157.5519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.3904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 522.9424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 126.1402 SLL (High: 477.6774 / Low: 351.5373). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6884 SLL (High: 368.3938 / Low: 356.7054).

June Spread (Volatile) ±126.1402
March Spread (Stable) ±11.6884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3520 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 529.7795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 371.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +158.7371 (+42.78%).

2016 Avg (August) 529.7795
2015 Avg (August) 371.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 370.0467 352.4564 360.2207
February 369.3375 357.4120 363.2389
March 368.3938 356.7054 362.9672
April 372.4842 360.6425 367.2749
May 372.5171 350.6610 358.9229
June 477.6774 351.5373 379.7178
July 521.0176 504.8495 511.9056
August 545.5008 518.6068 529.7795
September 542.5582 514.5257 529.8284
October 539.1029 520.6223 528.6592
November 538.8022 509.1403 522.4759
December 526.1301 507.0072 515.0056