YEARLY HIGH
0.0699 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0618 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0661 XDR

2016 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0628 to the December average rate of 0.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0699 was down 6.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0745, 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 349 XDR
2015 Average 353 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 309 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.17 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0698
0.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0643, compared to 0.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 XDR (High: 0.0665 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.0699 / Low: 0.0685).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0691) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+5.77%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0691
2015 Avg (December) 0.0654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0642 0.0618 0.0628
February 0.0650 0.0628 0.0636
March 0.0654 0.0629 0.0643
April 0.0667 0.0643 0.0657
May 0.0665 0.0633 0.0645
June 0.0657 0.0635 0.0647
July 0.0676 0.0655 0.0667
August 0.0694 0.0665 0.0682
September 0.0687 0.0657 0.0672
October 0.0693 0.0671 0.0681
November 0.0696 0.0672 0.0684
December 0.0699 0.0685 0.0691