YEARLY HIGH
0.0966 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0903 BWP

2016 ISK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0886 to the December average rate of 0.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0966 was up 9.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 483 BWP
2015 Average 385 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 428 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0962
0.0863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0883, compared to 0.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0056 BWP (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BWP (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0879).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0954) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+16.57%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0954
2015 Avg (November) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0902 0.0865 0.0886
February 0.0896 0.0858 0.0881
March 0.0904 0.0869 0.0881
April 0.0890 0.0856 0.0872
May 0.0903 0.0865 0.0890
June 0.0905 0.0879 0.0891
July 0.0891 0.0879 0.0884
August 0.0926 0.0869 0.0889
September 0.0948 0.0912 0.0926
October 0.0943 0.0916 0.0932
November 0.0966 0.0934 0.0954
December 0.0965 0.0939 0.0954