2026 BWP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 175.8555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 161.0738.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7817 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.2168 to the December average rate of 170.8198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 175.8555 was down 19.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 219.7686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 169.9521, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 169.9521 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 14.5256 CDF (High: 175.8555 / Low: 161.3298). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1127 CDF (High: 172.0245 / Low: 169.9118).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.2929 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 169.2168) against the same month in 2025 (average: 204.5763), the exchange rate shifted by -35.3595 (-17.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 175.8555 | 161.3298 | 169.2168 |
| February | 175.0882 | 161.0738 | 170.7820 |
| March | 171.7028 | 162.1288 | 167.4892 |
| April | 173.2416 | 167.1498 | 171.3559 |
| May | 172.9268 | 168.5581 | 170.0492 |
| June | 172.0245 | 169.9118 | 170.8198 |