YEARLY HIGH
0.2026 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1584 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1733 BWP

2016 HTG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1986 to the December average rate of 0.1613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2026 was down 6.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,013 BWP
2015 Average 1,000 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 792 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.60 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2023
0.1576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1819, compared to 0.1647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0101 BWP (High: 0.1922 / Low: 0.1821). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BWP (High: 0.1662 / Low: 0.1607).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1986) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-3.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1986
2015 Avg (January) 0.2059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2026 0.1931 0.1986
February 0.1922 0.1821 0.1869
March 0.1842 0.1747 0.1802
April 0.1783 0.1699 0.1738
May 0.1807 0.1707 0.1765
June 0.1794 0.1702 0.1751
July 0.1734 0.1678 0.1704
August 0.1670 0.1611 0.1637
September 0.1679 0.1595 0.1638
October 0.1662 0.1607 0.1638
November 0.1695 0.1611 0.1651
December 0.1643 0.1584 0.1613