YEARLY HIGH
16.1730 BWP
YEARLY LOW
14.3132 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1437 BWP

2016 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 16.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 14.3132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8598 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9188 to the December average rate of 14.4625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.1730 was up 2.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.7568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,865 BWP
2015 Average 70,877 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 71,566 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,299.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.0645
14.3168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 15.5670, compared to 14.7205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7598 BWP (High: 15.7952 / Low: 15.0354). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2818 BWP (High: 14.5950 / Low: 14.3132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7598
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2818

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 0.4644 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.9188) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.6387), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2801 (+16.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.9188
2015 Avg (January) 13.6387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1730 15.5862 15.9188
February 15.9223 15.3790 15.7268
March 15.8860 15.2966 15.5614
April 15.5449 14.9972 15.2160
May 15.7952 15.0354 15.5138
June 15.7372 15.2242 15.4651
July 15.2661 14.8012 15.0006
August 15.0433 14.4025 14.6683
September 15.2299 14.5620 14.8759
October 14.9047 14.4354 14.6836
November 14.8765 14.3729 14.6319
December 14.5950 14.3132 14.4625