YEARLY HIGH
0.1189 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1075 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1132 CAD

2021 BWP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1160 to the December average rate of 0.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1189 was down 7.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1280, 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 594 CAD
2020 Average 586 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 537 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1173
0.1081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CAD 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 0.1147, compared to 0.1116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 CAD (High: 0.1163 / Low: 0.1118). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.1076).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1160) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-4.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1160
2020 Avg (January) 0.1220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1189 0.1147 0.1160
February 0.1179 0.1155 0.1165
March 0.1155 0.1123 0.1138
April 0.1168 0.1132 0.1148
May 0.1141 0.1116 0.1128
June 0.1152 0.1128 0.1141
July 0.1158 0.1126 0.1137
August 0.1148 0.1118 0.1131
September 0.1163 0.1118 0.1144
October 0.1119 0.1086 0.1106
November 0.1100 0.1076 0.1088
December 0.1103 0.1075 0.1092