YEARLY HIGH
8.3751 BWP
YEARLY LOW
7.8773 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0054 BWP

2026 BAM to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 8.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 7.8773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4978 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0100 to the December average rate of 7.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.3751 was down 2.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.6093, 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 41,875 BWP
2025 Average 39,298 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 39,387 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,488.86 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.0842
7.9555
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 8.0112, compared to 7.9704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4978 BWP (High: 8.3751 / Low: 7.8773). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 BWP (High: 8.0350 / Low: 7.9875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4978
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.0100) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.3816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6284 (+8.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.0100
2025 Avg (January) 7.3816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3751 7.8773 8.0100
February 8.3245 7.9311 7.9845
March 8.1195 7.9410 8.0284
April 8.1385 8.0193 8.0735
May 8.0350 7.9875 8.0047
June 8.0116 7.9142 7.9663
July 8.3504 7.8886 7.9704