YEARLY HIGH
0.0544 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0456 BWP

2016 YER to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0536 to the December average rate of 0.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0544 was up 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 BWP
2015 Average 236 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 206 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.14 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0547
0.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0485, compared to 0.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0089 BWP (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0424). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0437 / Low: 0.0425).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+20.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0536
2015 Avg (January) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0544 0.0524 0.0536
February 0.0532 0.0515 0.0525
March 0.0529 0.0505 0.0518
April 0.0513 0.0424 0.0451
May 0.0451 0.0424 0.0440
June 0.0448 0.0430 0.0440
July 0.0437 0.0425 0.0431
August 0.0431 0.0412 0.0420
September 0.0435 0.0416 0.0425
October 0.0432 0.0418 0.0425
November 0.0438 0.0417 0.0428
December 0.0435 0.0422 0.0429