YEARLY HIGH
0.2527 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2234 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2386 BWP

2023 DOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2257 to the December average rate of 0.2356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2527 was down 0.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,263 BWP
2022 Average 1,127 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,117 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2491
0.2236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BWP 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 0.2385, compared to 0.2386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0153 BWP (High: 0.2396 / Low: 0.2243). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BWP (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2356).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 0.2470) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+12.30%).

2023 Avg (May) 0.2470
2022 Avg (May) 0.2200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2287 0.2234 0.2257
February 0.2396 0.2243 0.2329
March 0.2430 0.2374 0.2406
April 0.2432 0.2374 0.2399
May 0.2527 0.2418 0.2470
June 0.2524 0.2409 0.2450
July 0.2451 0.2316 0.2373
August 0.2406 0.2348 0.2383
September 0.2429 0.2379 0.2405
October 0.2447 0.2397 0.2418
November 0.2403 0.2356 0.2381
December 0.2407 0.2311 0.2356