YEARLY HIGH
4.4840 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.9042 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2072 ETB

2022 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 4.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 3.9042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5798 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2722 to the December average rate of 4.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.4840 was down 76.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.4110, 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 22,420 ETB
2021 Average 19,964 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 19,521 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,899.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.4624
3.9015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 4.3326, compared to 4.0817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2357 ETB (High: 4.1636 / Low: 3.9279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0855 ETB (High: 4.1933 / Low: 4.1077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2357
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 4.4157) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.6639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7517 (+20.52%).

2022 Avg (March) 4.4157
2021 Avg (March) 3.6639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3285 4.1794 4.2722
February 4.4298 4.3146 4.3770
March 4.4840 4.3447 4.4157
April 4.4776 4.2436 4.3949
May 4.3471 4.1950 4.2568
June 4.3532 4.2088 4.2791
July 4.2368 4.0763 4.1394
August 4.2216 4.0928 4.1529
September 4.1112 3.9301 4.0286
October 4.0071 3.9042 3.9483
November 4.1636 3.9279 4.0665
December 4.1933 4.1077 4.1546