YEARLY HIGH
1.8738 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.6996 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7642 BWP

2026 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.8738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.6996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7421 to the December average rate of 1.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8738 was down 0.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8757, 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 9,369 BWP
2025 Average 8,854 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 8,498 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 871.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7964
1.7149
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.7563, compared to 1.7879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1220 BWP (High: 1.8215 / Low: 1.6996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BWP (High: 1.7870 / Low: 1.7847).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.7896) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+2.33%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.7896
2025 Avg (July) 1.7488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8215 1.6996 1.7421
February 1.8008 1.7059 1.7217
March 1.8029 1.7159 1.7721
April 1.8028 1.7526 1.7674
May 1.7682 1.7557 1.7618
June 1.7909 1.7587 1.7725
July 1.8738 1.7673 1.7896
August 1.7870 1.7847 1.7863