YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 BWP

2016 XAF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0195 was up 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97 BWP
2015 Average 86 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 85 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.97 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0193
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0189, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0171).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+14.74%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0191
2015 Avg (February) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0185 0.0191
February 0.0195 0.0186 0.0191
March 0.0194 0.0187 0.0189
April 0.0191 0.0184 0.0187
May 0.0192 0.0185 0.0189
June 0.0192 0.0185 0.0188
July 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
August 0.0183 0.0175 0.0179
September 0.0186 0.0178 0.0181
October 0.0181 0.0175 0.0179
November 0.0179 0.0173 0.0176
December 0.0175 0.0171 0.0172