YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0920 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0952 SGD

2026 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0959 to the December average rate of 0.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0978 was down 1.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0993, 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 489 SGD
2025 Average 480 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 460 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.24 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0961
0.0942
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

BWP to SGD 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 0.0952, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 SGD (High: 0.0978 / Low: 0.0921). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0952 / Low: 0.0948).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0959) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0959
2025 Avg (January) 0.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0978 0.0921 0.0959
February 0.0967 0.0920 0.0960
March 0.0966 0.0932 0.0944
April 0.0953 0.0931 0.0945
May 0.0952 0.0948 0.0950
June 0.0961 0.0948 0.0954