YEARLY HIGH
0.2256 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2062 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2152 BWP

2021 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2124 to the December average rate of 0.2232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2256 was down 6.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,128 BWP
2020 Average 1,112 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,031 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.10 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2246
0.2082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2120, compared to 0.2183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0095 BWP (High: 0.2202 / Low: 0.2106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BWP (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.2212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.2213) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+2.68%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.2213
2020 Avg (November) 0.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2145 0.2078 0.2124
February 0.2144 0.2093 0.2119
March 0.2185 0.2135 0.2154
April 0.2163 0.2106 0.2130
May 0.2134 0.2073 0.2099
June 0.2136 0.2062 0.2096
July 0.2180 0.2118 0.2151
August 0.2218 0.2137 0.2178
September 0.2202 0.2106 0.2153
October 0.2199 0.2141 0.2171
November 0.2256 0.2174 0.2213
December 0.2256 0.2212 0.2232