2026 BWP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6198 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5643 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5987 SBD

2026 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.5643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0554 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6079 to the December average rate of 0.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6198 was down 1.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6310, 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 3,099 SBD

2025 Average 3,054 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,822 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.23 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6118

0.5895

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to SBD 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 0.5999, compared to 0.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0375 SBD (High: 0.6198 / Low: 0.5823). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.5994 / Low: 0.5952).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6079) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+0.52%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6079

2025 Avg (January) 0.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6198	0.5823	0.6079
February	0.6145	0.5837	0.6099
March	0.6123	0.5819	0.5929
April	0.6011	0.5832	0.5953
May	0.5994	0.5952	0.5979
June	0.6007	0.5900	0.5956
July	0.6000	0.5643	0.5914