YEARLY HIGH
12.1032 JMD
YEARLY LOW
11.0884 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6969 JMD

2026 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 11.0884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0148 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8185 to the December average rate of 11.5895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.1032 was down 0.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.2082, 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 60,516 JMD
2025 Average 58,491 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 55,442 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,074.18 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.8597
11.5326
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to JMD 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 11.7148, compared to 11.5895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.7550 JMD (High: 12.1032 / Low: 11.3482). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 JMD (High: 11.7382 / Low: 11.6819).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7550
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

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 0.2726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.8185) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.2559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5627 (+5.00%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.8185
2025 Avg (January) 11.2559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1032 11.3482 11.8185
February 11.9763 11.3457 11.8324
March 11.8460 11.4176 11.5598
April 11.8157 11.4676 11.6848
May 11.7382 11.6819 11.7101
June 11.8090 11.5312 11.6832
July 11.7372 11.0884 11.5895