YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0834 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0855 BWP

2026 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0859 to the December average rate of 0.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0899 was down 19.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1122, 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 450 BWP
2025 Average 492 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 417 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0874
0.0841
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0855, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 BWP (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0838). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0859) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-21.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0859
2025 Avg (January) 0.1098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0899 0.0838 0.0859
February 0.0890 0.0842 0.0850
March 0.0892 0.0847 0.0871
April 0.0879 0.0855 0.0864
May 0.0855 0.0837 0.0844
June 0.0852 0.0834 0.0844