YEARLY HIGH
5.6370 GMD
YEARLY LOW
5.1303 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4429 GMD

2026 BWP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 5.6370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 5.1303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5067 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5020 to the December average rate of 5.3854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.6370 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.6667, 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 28,185 GMD
2025 Average 26,534 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 25,651 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,533.47 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.5668
5.3689
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.4525, compared to 5.3854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3521 GMD (High: 5.6370 / Low: 5.2848). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 GMD (High: 5.4412 / Low: 5.4028).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3521
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.1414 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.5020) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3419 (+6.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.5020
2025 Avg (January) 5.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6370 5.2848 5.5020
February 5.6202 5.2875 5.5503
March 5.5174 5.3179 5.4089
April 5.5153 5.3305 5.4381
May 5.4412 5.4028 5.4184
June 5.4399 5.3126 5.3972
July 5.4498 5.1303 5.3854