YEARLY HIGH
0.2572 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2241 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2371 BWP

2016 DOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.2241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2529 to the December average rate of 0.2309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2572 was up 3.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,286 BWP
2015 Average 1,126 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,120 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.82 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2553
0.2256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BWP 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 0.2432, compared to 0.2310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0133 BWP (High: 0.2451 / Low: 0.2318). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BWP (High: 0.2335 / Low: 0.2277).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2529) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0374 (+17.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2529
2015 Avg (January) 0.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2572 0.2474 0.2529
February 0.2511 0.2422 0.2472
March 0.2501 0.2377 0.2440
April 0.2407 0.2313 0.2357
May 0.2451 0.2318 0.2399
June 0.2442 0.2333 0.2392
July 0.2380 0.2315 0.2347
August 0.2339 0.2241 0.2281
September 0.2364 0.2256 0.2307
October 0.2339 0.2268 0.2303
November 0.2358 0.2253 0.2311
December 0.2335 0.2277 0.2309