YEARLY HIGH
0.7426 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3412 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5662 SRD

2016 BWP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4014 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3467 to the December average rate of 0.6857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7426 was up 104.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3623, 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 3,713 SRD
2015 Average 1,647 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,706 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,006.93 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7415
0.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SRD 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 0.4518, compared to 0.6807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0873 SRD (High: 0.7296 / Low: 0.6423). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SRD (High: 0.3608 / Low: 0.3488).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.7056) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3913 (+124.51%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.7056
2015 Avg (September) 0.3143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3541 0.3412 0.3467
February 0.3608 0.3488 0.3540
March 0.3661 0.3509 0.3580
April 0.5367 0.4628 0.4936
May 0.5800 0.5024 0.5298
June 0.6537 0.5733 0.6285
July 0.6682 0.6444 0.6550
August 0.6963 0.6645 0.6849
September 0.7426 0.6643 0.7056
October 0.7296 0.6423 0.6796
November 0.6898 0.6609 0.6733
December 0.6942 0.6783 0.6857