2023 BWP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 81.0134 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |