YEARLY HIGH
0.1781 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1416 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1631 BWP

2016 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1506 to the December average rate of 0.1732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1781 was down 10.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 891 BWP
2015 Average 834 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 708 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.37 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1759
0.1434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1590, compared to 0.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0127 BWP (High: 0.1547 / Low: 0.1420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BWP (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1632).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1732) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+9.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1732
2015 Avg (December) 0.1576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1547 0.1420 0.1506
February 0.1517 0.1416 0.1461
March 0.1640 0.1535 0.1596
April 0.1649 0.1587 0.1622
May 0.1712 0.1607 0.1669
June 0.1721 0.1661 0.1689
July 0.1704 0.1607 0.1676
August 0.1662 0.1580 0.1617
September 0.1667 0.1632 0.1649
October 0.1715 0.1662 0.1698
November 0.1697 0.1617 0.1659
December 0.1781 0.1663 0.1732