YEARLY HIGH
189.0292 CDF
YEARLY LOW
168.7576 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.7381 CDF

2021 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 189.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 168.7576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2717 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.8597 to the December average rate of 170.6093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 189.0292 was up 3.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 182.8824, 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 945,146 CDF
2020 Average 809,615 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 843,788 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,358.27 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

187.2999
169.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 182.6162, compared to 176.8601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.6162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.8601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 7.6904 CDF (High: 177.0676 / Low: 169.3772). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5198 CDF (High: 172.2774 / Low: 168.7576).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6904
December Spread (Stable) ±3.5198

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 4.6829 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 185.7826) against the same month in 2020 (average: 159.9631), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8195 (+16.14%).

2021 Avg (June) 185.7826
2020 Avg (June) 159.9631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.2393 177.8187 179.8597
February 183.8293 180.0687 181.7948
March 182.4061 177.2156 179.8679
April 184.8687 179.5598 182.6620
May 188.0313 183.0679 185.7303
June 189.0292 182.3714 185.7826
July 183.5989 178.6971 181.0997
August 182.4610 175.1754 178.5022
September 182.1092 175.7827 179.8346
October 179.8829 174.8232 177.6314
November 177.0676 169.3772 173.4831
December 172.2774 168.7576 170.6093