YEARLY HIGH
2.0218 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2089 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9110 BWP

2026 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8129 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9317 to the December average rate of 1.7162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0218 was down 2.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,109 BWP
2025 Average 9,843 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,044 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,064.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9883
1.6914
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 1.9435, compared to 1.7162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.7576 BWP (High: 1.9664 / Low: 1.2089). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 BWP (High: 1.9502 / Low: 1.9412).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7576
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2385 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.9317) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0857 (-4.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.9317
2025 Avg (January) 2.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0218 1.8873 1.9317
February 1.9989 1.8935 1.9105
March 1.9965 1.9047 1.9635
April 1.9959 1.9332 1.9556
May 1.9502 1.9412 1.9451
June 1.9772 1.9369 1.9547
July 1.9664 1.2089 1.7162