YEARLY HIGH
4.8518 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.0923 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4830 GMD

2022 BWP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 4.8518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 4.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7595 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5489 to the December average rate of 4.8164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8518 was up 0.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.8495, 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 24,259 GMD
2021 Average 23,245 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 20,462 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,797.34 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8786
4.1319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GMD 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 4.5480, compared to 4.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4985 GMD (High: 4.8309 / Low: 4.3324). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 GMD (High: 4.6489 / Low: 4.5538).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4985
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.8164) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.4797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3367 (+7.52%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.8164
2021 Avg (December) 4.4797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6060 4.4761 4.5489
February 4.6489 4.5538 4.6048
March 4.7365 4.5338 4.6207
April 4.7047 4.4381 4.6122
May 4.5322 4.3605 4.4479
June 4.5427 4.3660 4.4536
July 4.3950 4.2206 4.2796
August 4.3644 4.2334 4.2972
September 4.2780 4.0923 4.1941
October 4.3592 4.1485 4.2391
November 4.8309 4.3324 4.6811
December 4.8518 4.7547 4.8164