2016 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7858 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6924 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7421 BWP

2016 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0934 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7077 to the December average rate of 0.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7858 was down 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,292 BWP

2015 Average 39,791 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 34,621 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,671.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7814

0.7010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.7224, compared to 0.7618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0427 BWP (High: 0.7789 / Low: 0.7362). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 BWP (High: 0.7351 / Low: 0.7128).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0414 (+5.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7747

2015 Avg (December) 0.7333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7301	0.6924	0.7077
February	0.7314	0.7039	0.7138
March	0.7351	0.7128	0.7258
April	0.7466	0.7241	0.7393
May	0.7462	0.7105	0.7189
June	0.7434	0.7154	0.7286
July	0.7642	0.7357	0.7489
August	0.7789	0.7362	0.7622
September	0.7721	0.7417	0.7550
October	0.7756	0.7496	0.7635
November	0.7857	0.7494	0.7663
December	0.7858	0.7626	0.7747