YEARLY HIGH
0.1090 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0964 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1014 BWP

2016 NPR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1070 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1090 was up 2.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 545 BWP
2015 Average 493 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 482 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1079
0.0971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1035, compared to 0.0993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 BWP (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.0998). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BWP (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+11.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1070
2015 Avg (January) 0.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1090 0.1057 0.1070
February 0.1052 0.1009 0.1033
March 0.1060 0.1024 0.1041
April 0.1036 0.0998 0.1016
May 0.1046 0.0998 0.1028
June 0.1040 0.0993 0.1021
July 0.1015 0.0993 0.1003
August 0.1007 0.0964 0.0980
September 0.1017 0.0977 0.0996
October 0.1013 0.0984 0.0997
November 0.1012 0.0976 0.0991
December 0.1000 0.0975 0.0989