YEARLY HIGH
10.7003 XPF
YEARLY LOW
9.3468 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9069 XPF

2016 BWP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.7003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 9.3468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3535 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5350 to the December average rate of 10.5581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.7003 was down 5.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3529, 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 53,501 XPF
2015 Average 53,206 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 46,734 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,767.31 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.6605
9.4327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XPF 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 9.6210, compared to 10.1929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4666 XPF (High: 9.8143 / Low: 9.3477). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2782 XPF (High: 10.1005 / Low: 9.8224).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4666
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2782

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 0.1467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.5581) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.9326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6256 (+6.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.5581
2015 Avg (December) 9.9326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8143 9.3477 9.5350
February 9.7914 9.3468 9.5354
March 9.7249 9.3801 9.6232
April 9.9490 9.5188 9.7566
May 9.8380 9.4643 9.6099
June 9.8153 9.4587 9.6660
July 10.1005 9.8224 9.9887
August 10.3306 9.9026 10.1390
September 10.2030 9.7650 10.0030
October 10.3278 9.9869 10.1550
November 10.4893 10.1561 10.3133
December 10.7003 10.4093 10.5581