YEARLY HIGH
5.9207 BWP
YEARLY LOW
5.2738 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5427 BWP

2021 BBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 5.9207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 5.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6469 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4867 to the December average rate of 5.8630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.9207 was down 4.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.1710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,604 BWP
2020 Average 28,614 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 26,369 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,234.60 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.9134
5.3089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 5.4398, compared to 5.6456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2458 BWP (High: 5.9143 / Low: 5.6685). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1073 BWP (High: 5.4979 / Low: 5.3906).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2458
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1073

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.8630) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.4469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4161 (+7.64%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.8630
2020 Avg (December) 5.4469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5457 5.3768 5.4867
February 5.4979 5.3906 5.4473
March 5.6109 5.4713 5.5257
April 5.5387 5.3847 5.4464
May 5.4590 5.3025 5.3732
June 5.4579 5.2738 5.3593
July 5.5749 5.4170 5.5004
August 5.6662 5.4653 5.5702
September 5.6691 5.4522 5.5368
October 5.6993 5.5673 5.6250
November 5.9143 5.6685 5.7784
December 5.9207 5.8076 5.8630