2023 BWP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BWP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BWP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 692.6919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 618.2799.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.4120 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 678.4691 to the December average rate of 636.9368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 692.6919 was down 12.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 793.8130, 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 2023.
BWP to GNF 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 655.0293, compared to 636.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.6353 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 38.3389 GNF (High: 684.4329 / Low: 646.0940). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5188 GNF (High: 635.8619 / Low: 624.3431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.6196 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 678.4691) against the same month in 2022 (average: 783.5654), the exchange rate shifted by -105.0963 (-13.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 692.6919 | 669.0060 | 678.4691 |
| February | 684.4329 | 646.0940 | 660.8495 |
| March | 665.1081 | 646.1433 | 653.3909 |
| April | 664.8860 | 649.5514 | 655.2973 |
| May | 657.6033 | 624.9418 | 640.4251 |
| June | 651.3296 | 623.1779 | 641.7436 |
| July | 663.6473 | 633.6663 | 650.2460 |
| August | 652.7079 | 632.1867 | 638.1824 |
| September | 635.8619 | 624.3431 | 630.5379 |
| October | 631.9827 | 618.2799 | 626.1654 |
| November | 644.6345 | 630.1751 | 636.2954 |
| December | 644.6471 | 627.4869 | 636.9368 |