2016 BWP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 10.9404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 9.1890.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7514 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2872 to the December average rate of 10.8060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9404 was down 13.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.6523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BWP to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.0387, compared to 9.9275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1111 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7482 JPY (High: 10.6068 / Low: 9.8586). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2672 JPY (High: 9.6902 / Low: 9.4230).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3042 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.8060) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.0228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2168 (-1.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6776 | 10.0076 | 10.2872 |
| February | 10.5981 | 9.8700 | 10.1617 |
| March | 10.3608 | 9.9197 | 10.1382 |
| April | 10.4276 | 9.8508 | 10.1523 |
| May | 10.1077 | 9.7708 | 9.8984 |
| June | 9.8854 | 9.1890 | 9.5942 |
| July | 9.9324 | 9.2415 | 9.6309 |
| August | 9.8280 | 9.4773 | 9.6551 |
| September | 9.6902 | 9.4230 | 9.5951 |
| October | 9.9765 | 9.6334 | 9.7499 |
| November | 10.6068 | 9.8586 | 10.1282 |
| December | 10.9404 | 10.5378 | 10.8060 |