YEARLY HIGH
10.9404 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.1890 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9831 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,702 JPY
2015 Average 59,829 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 45,945 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,757.12 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9272
9.4730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7482
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.8060
2015 Avg (December) 11.0228

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