YEARLY HIGH
18.2837 YER
YEARLY LOW
16.6571 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7090 YER

2026 BWP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 18.2837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 16.6571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6267 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8504 to the December average rate of 17.4113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.2837 was down 0.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.3280, 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 91,419 YER
2025 Average 89,232 YER
Yearly Trough Low 83,285 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,133.39 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.1281
17.3462
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to YER 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 17.7586, compared to 17.4113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.2382 YER (High: 18.2837 / Low: 17.0455). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0860 YER (High: 17.7865 / Low: 17.7005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2382
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0860

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 0.4841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 17.8504) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.8728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-0.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 17.8504
2025 Avg (January) 17.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2837 17.0455 17.8504
February 18.1923 17.2659 18.0629
March 18.1543 17.2634 17.5788
April 17.8062 17.3061 17.6484
May 17.7865 17.7005 17.7577
June 17.7820 17.4856 17.6531
July 17.6227 16.6571 17.4113