YEARLY HIGH
10.4118 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.3630 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9088 JPY

2021 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 10.4118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 9.3630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0488 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4588 to the December average rate of 9.7090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.4118 was up 1.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.2827, 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 52,059 JPY
2020 Average 46,704 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 46,815 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,243.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.3585
9.3770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JPY 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 9.9063, compared to 9.9113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.4534 JPY (High: 10.2688 / Low: 9.8154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1531 JPY (High: 10.0978 / Low: 9.9447).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4534
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2524 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 10.2767) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.1974), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0793 (+11.73%).

2021 Avg (June) 10.2767
2020 Avg (June) 9.1974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5907 9.3630 9.4588
February 9.8425 9.5530 9.6795
March 10.0036 9.6854 9.8467
April 10.0978 9.9447 10.0152
May 10.3546 9.9914 10.1611
June 10.4118 10.1371 10.2767
July 10.2984 9.8488 10.0243
August 10.0211 9.6886 9.8616
September 10.0789 9.7590 9.9486
October 10.2688 9.8154 10.0592
November 10.0302 9.6139 9.8649
December 9.8811 9.5846 9.7090