YEARLY HIGH
0.2819 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0515 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2534 BWP

2021 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2304 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2784 to the December average rate of 0.2351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2819 was down 25.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,410 BWP
2020 Average 1,644 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 258 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,152.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2827
0.2308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2642, compared to 0.2426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1935 BWP (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BWP (High: 0.2521 / Low: 0.2469).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1935
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2784) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0561 (-16.78%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2784
2020 Avg (January) 0.3345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2819 0.2731 0.2784
February 0.2788 0.2687 0.2735
March 0.2788 0.2652 0.2730
April 0.2701 0.2566 0.2616
May 0.2595 0.2442 0.2521
June 0.2503 0.2422 0.2464
July 0.2521 0.2469 0.2497
August 0.2502 0.2421 0.2469
September 0.2449 0.2363 0.2404
October 0.2452 0.2363 0.2406
November 0.2479 0.2392 0.2432
December 0.2450 0.0515 0.2351