2026 BWP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8272 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4946 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5281 BOB

2026 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.8272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3326 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5178 to the December average rate of 0.6093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8272 was up 56.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5275, 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 4,136 BOB

2025 Average 2,541 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,473 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,663.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6193

0.4994

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to BOB 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 0.5146, compared to 0.6093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.3187 BOB (High: 0.8272 / Low: 0.5085). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 0.5152 / Low: 0.5128).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3187

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.6093) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0946 (+18.37%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.6093

2025 Avg (July) 0.5147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5298	0.4946	0.5178
February	0.5281	0.5003	0.5235
March	0.5250	0.5009	0.5093
April	0.5173	0.5010	0.5114
May	0.5152	0.5128	0.5141
June	0.5163	0.5058	0.5116
July	0.8272	0.5085	0.6093