YEARLY HIGH
57.2723 SOS
YEARLY LOW
51.2119 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.5007 SOS

2016 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 57.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 51.2119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0604 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7400 to the December average rate of 53.3513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 57.2723 was down 24.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.8914, 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 286,362 SOS
2015 Average 333,961 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 256,059 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,302.04 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

56.7907
53.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SOS 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 54.6590, compared to 54.3424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.6590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.6532 SOS (High: 57.2723 / Low: 52.6191). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4300 SOS (High: 54.7067 / Low: 53.2767).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.6532
July Spread (Stable) ±1.4300

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 1.5355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 54.9425) against the same month in 2015 (average: 71.4104), the exchange rate shifted by -16.4679 (-23.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 54.9425
2015 Avg (May) 71.4104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.1193 52.8150 53.7400
February 55.3689 53.3674 54.3431
March 56.5476 53.8037 54.9309
April 57.2304 55.1611 56.4781
May 57.2723 52.6191 54.9425
June 54.8004 52.7464 53.5191
July 54.7067 53.2767 54.0109
August 56.4385 54.1296 55.5064
September 56.2816 53.5886 54.8830
October 56.0279 54.0170 54.6739
November 55.5306 51.2119 53.6292
December 55.0719 51.4647 53.3513