YEARLY HIGH
3325.5053 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3050.2270 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3162.8724 IRR

2023 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3325.5053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 3050.2270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 275.2783 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3282.9541 to the December average rate of 3126.9202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3325.5053 was down 10.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 3707.8115, 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 16,627,526 IRR
2022 Average 17,130,036 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 15,251,135 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,376,391.25 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3303.6478
3055.3235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IRR 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 3200.6516, compared to 3125.0931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 75.5584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3200.6516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3125.0931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 164.0736 IRR (High: 3325.5053 / Low: 3161.4317). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.6192 IRR (High: 3098.8462 / Low: 3050.2270).

February Spread (Volatile) ±164.0736
October Spread (Stable) ±48.6192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 81.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -81.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3227.1688) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3662.6146), the exchange rate shifted by -435.4458 (-11.89%).

2023 Avg (February) 3227.1688
2022 Avg (February) 3662.6146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3313.2154 3244.5749 3282.9541
February 3325.5053 3161.4317 3227.1688
March 3249.4860 3141.2868 3189.7481
April 3249.4860 3190.1828 3219.8960
May 3212.9433 3067.9995 3138.8825
June 3196.0585 3067.9169 3145.2599
July 3253.2541 3115.2786 3191.4485
August 3201.6982 3104.1078 3133.4204
September 3128.3259 3063.1049 3096.1982
October 3098.8462 3050.2270 3076.0172
November 3166.0631 3094.5589 3126.5544
December 3159.8046 3082.4178 3126.9202