2026 BWP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9882 ETB

YEARLY LOW

11.1223 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7035 ETB

2026 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 11.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 11.1223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8659 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6502 to the December average rate of 11.7800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.9882 was up 1.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.8359, 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 59,941 ETB

2025 Average 51,095 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 55,612 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,329.32 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.8898

11.4459

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 11.6908, compared to 11.7800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6908

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8065 ETB (High: 11.9288 / Low: 11.1223). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2498 ETB (High: 11.9503 / Low: 11.7005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8065

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2498

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 0.2804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 11.8168) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.1319), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6848 (+16.63%).

2026 Avg (June) 11.8168

2025 Avg (June) 10.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9288	11.1223	11.6502
February	11.8765	11.2300	11.7632
March	11.8061	11.2132	11.4829
April	11.7020	11.3813	11.5790
May	11.9503	11.7005	11.8528
June	11.9882	11.6418	11.8168
July	11.9063	11.2870	11.7800