2026 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1708.8696 STD

YEARLY LOW

1557.7867 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1655.3244 STD

2026 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1708.8696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1557.7867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 151.0828 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1668.3724 to the December average rate of 1633.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1708.8696 was up 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 1695.7946, 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 8,544,348 STD

2025 Average 8,190,418 STD

Yearly Trough Low 7,788,934 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 755,414.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1693.6941

1627.6923

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to STD 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 1659.0131, compared to 1633.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.8206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1659.0131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1633.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 115.7277 STD (High: 1708.8696 / Low: 1593.1419). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1001 STD (High: 1660.8278 / Low: 1652.7277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±115.7277

May Spread (Stable) ±8.1001

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 46.4334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.4334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1668.3724) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1597.7671), the exchange rate shifted by +70.6054 (+4.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 1668.3724

2025 Avg (January) 1597.7671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1708.8696	1593.1419	1668.3724
February	1700.3190	1613.9079	1688.1939
March	1695.7036	1612.1562	1641.7606
April	1663.3681	1615.9731	1649.0849
May	1660.8278	1652.7277	1658.0810
June	1660.4805	1632.7362	1648.5855
July	1651.5433	1557.7867	1633.1924