2026 BWP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 BWP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the BWP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 6.3105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 5.2593.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0512 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8412 to the December average rate of 5.6889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.3105 was down 22.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.1424, 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 2026.
BWP to RUB 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 5.6824, compared to 5.6889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6793 RUB (High: 6.1230 / Low: 5.4437). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3201 RUB (High: 5.8055 / Low: 5.4854).
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 0.3652 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.9362) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.2970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3608 (-5.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1230 | 5.4437 | 5.8412 |
| February | 5.9043 | 5.5772 | 5.8167 |
| March | 6.3105 | 5.7576 | 5.9362 |
| April | 5.8742 | 5.5283 | 5.6985 |
| May | 5.5883 | 5.2593 | 5.3333 |
| June | 5.8019 | 5.3079 | 5.4684 |
| July | 5.8055 | 5.4854 | 5.6889 |