YEARLY HIGH
1.8515 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.0324 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2558 BWP

2016 VEF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.8515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8192 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8226 to the December average rate of 1.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8515 was up 3.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,258 BWP
2015 Average 8,018 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,162 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,095.78 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8997
0.9747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.4429, compared to 1.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0761 BWP (High: 1.7983 / Low: 1.7222). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 BWP (High: 1.0955 / Low: 1.0648).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.6795 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8226) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3050 (+20.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8226
2015 Avg (January) 1.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8515 1.7837 1.8226
February 1.8108 1.7510 1.7845
March 1.7983 1.7222 1.7625
April 1.1065 1.0626 1.0830
May 1.1273 1.0624 1.1032
June 1.1243 1.0748 1.1017
July 1.0955 1.0648 1.0800
August 1.0808 1.0324 1.0518
September 1.0897 1.0432 1.0657
October 1.0823 1.0477 1.0659
November 1.0985 1.0443 1.0735
December 1.0894 1.0580 1.0753