YEARLY HIGH
43.7484 SOS
YEARLY LOW
39.9809 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4214 SOS

2026 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 43.7484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 39.9809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7675 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.7367 to the December average rate of 41.8475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 43.7484 was down 2.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.7481, 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 218,742 SOS
2025 Average 210,036 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 199,905 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,837.54 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

43.3608
41.7099
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to SOS 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 42.5171, compared to 41.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.8475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.9242 SOS (High: 43.7484 / Low: 40.8242). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1615 SOS (High: 42.5725 / Low: 42.4110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9242
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1615

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 1.1681 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 42.7367) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.9874), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7493 (+4.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 42.7367
2025 Avg (January) 40.9874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7484 40.8242 42.7367
February 43.6179 41.3058 43.2232
March 43.3750 41.4394 42.0551
April 42.6565 41.4477 42.2962
May 42.5725 42.4110 42.5070
June 42.5935 41.8281 42.2843
July 42.3732 39.9809 41.8475