YEARLY HIGH
42.5741 XOF
YEARLY LOW
40.0686 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.9035 XOF

2026 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 42.5741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 40.0686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5055 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8538 to the December average rate of 42.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 42.5741 was down 7.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 45.9671, 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 212,871 XOF
2025 Average 213,567 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 200,343 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,527.50 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.2371
41.4677
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to XOF 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 41.8741, compared to 42.0795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.5055 XOF (High: 42.5741 / Low: 40.0686). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2283 XOF (High: 41.9159 / Low: 41.6876).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5055
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 41.8538) against the same month in 2025 (average: 45.4501), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5963 (-7.91%).

2026 Avg (January) 41.8538
2025 Avg (January) 45.4501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5741 40.0686 41.8538
February 42.2944 40.2070 42.0248
March 42.4513 41.1038 41.7980
April 41.9609 41.0470 41.5318
May 41.9159 41.6876 41.8634
June 42.4777 41.8529 42.1730
July 42.5299 40.1856 42.0795