YEARLY HIGH
2.0237 HNL
YEARLY LOW
1.8733 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9735 HNL

2026 BWP to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 2.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1.8733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1504 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9774 to the December average rate of 1.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0237 was up 0.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0132, 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 10,118 HNL
2025 Average 9,565 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 9,366 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 751.93 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0096
1.9480
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to HNL 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 1.9764, compared to 1.9648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1366 HNL (High: 2.0237 / Low: 1.8871). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 HNL (High: 1.9726 / Low: 1.9651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1366
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.9774) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1511 (+8.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.9774
2025 Avg (January) 1.8264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0237 1.8871 1.9774
February 2.0215 1.9128 2.0045
March 2.0124 1.9244 1.9531
April 1.9858 1.9306 1.9685
May 1.9842 1.9737 1.9786
June 1.9924 1.9587 1.9762
July 1.9874 1.8733 1.9617
August 1.9726 1.9651 1.9680