YEARLY HIGH
0.0767 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0659 IMP

2026 BWP to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0749 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0767 was up 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0761, 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 383 IMP
2025 Average 368 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 261 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.68 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0779
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to IMP 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0199 IMP (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0547). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 IMP (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0549).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0749) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+4.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0749
2025 Avg (January) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0767 0.0715 0.0749
February 0.0763 0.0724 0.0758
March 0.0761 0.0724 0.0737
April 0.0747 0.0547 0.0713
May 0.0554 0.0549 0.0553
June 0.0561 0.0551 0.0555
July 0.0557 0.0522 0.0548