YEARLY HIGH
1.7694 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.6145 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7056 BWP

2023 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.7694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1549 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6276 to the December average rate of 1.7244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7694 was up 2.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,847 BWP
2022 Average 7,979 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 8,073 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 774.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7646
1.6152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.6870, compared to 1.7243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0894 BWP (High: 1.7061 / Low: 1.6167). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 BWP (High: 1.6975 / Low: 1.6702).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0894
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.7521) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+2.97%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.7521
2022 Avg (October) 1.7017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6422 1.6145 1.6276
February 1.7061 1.6167 1.6707
March 1.7185 1.6716 1.6966
April 1.6975 1.6702 1.6847
May 1.7641 1.6858 1.7263
June 1.7616 1.6884 1.7159
July 1.7301 1.6544 1.6891
August 1.7357 1.6802 1.7175
September 1.7525 1.7160 1.7347
October 1.7694 1.7357 1.7521
November 1.7422 1.7100 1.7278
December 1.7500 1.7040 1.7244