YEARLY HIGH
0.1896 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1689 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1806 BBD

2021 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.1896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1823 to the December average rate of 0.1706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1896 was up 0.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1888, 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 948 BBD
2020 Average 875 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 844 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1882
0.1690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.1839, compared to 0.1772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0073 BBD (High: 0.1764 / Low: 0.1691). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BBD (High: 0.1722 / Low: 0.1689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1866) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+9.21%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1866
2020 Avg (June) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1860 0.1803 0.1823
February 0.1855 0.1819 0.1836
March 0.1828 0.1782 0.1810
April 0.1857 0.1805 0.1836
May 0.1886 0.1832 0.1861
June 0.1896 0.1832 0.1866
July 0.1846 0.1794 0.1818
August 0.1830 0.1765 0.1795
September 0.1834 0.1764 0.1806
October 0.1796 0.1755 0.1778
November 0.1764 0.1691 0.1731
December 0.1722 0.1689 0.1706