YEARLY HIGH
7.6266 BWP
YEARLY LOW
6.8982 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3865 BWP

2023 BAM to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.6266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.8982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7284 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0284 to the December average rate of 7.5376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.6266 was up 7.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.0620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,133 BWP
2022 Average 33,258 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 34,491 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,641.85 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.5885
6.9774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 7.2886, compared to 7.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.2352 BWP (High: 7.1335 / Low: 6.8982). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 BWP (High: 7.4701 / Low: 7.3671).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2352
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 7.5376) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.9740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5636 (+8.08%).

2023 Avg (December) 7.5376
2022 Avg (December) 6.9740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1335 6.8982 7.0284
February 7.2277 7.1007 7.1665
March 7.3385 7.1787 7.2350
April 7.4550 7.2456 7.3644
May 7.5677 7.4107 7.4899
June 7.5536 7.3731 7.4476
July 7.5584 7.3479 7.4849
August 7.6225 7.4178 7.5296
September 7.5313 7.4006 7.4623
October 7.4701 7.3671 7.4223
November 7.5872 7.3591 7.4693
December 7.6266 7.4726 7.5376