YEARLY HIGH
0.0657 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0604 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0633 XDR

2021 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0632 to the December average rate of 0.0608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0657 was down 3.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328 XDR
2020 Average 314 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 302 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.32 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0654
0.0604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0640, compared to 0.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.0646 / Low: 0.0637).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0650) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+4.95%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0650
2020 Avg (June) 0.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0645 0.0625 0.0632
February 0.0643 0.0631 0.0637
March 0.0641 0.0623 0.0634
April 0.0646 0.0637 0.0643
May 0.0654 0.0639 0.0646
June 0.0657 0.0641 0.0650
July 0.0648 0.0631 0.0639
August 0.0641 0.0622 0.0632
September 0.0643 0.0624 0.0636
October 0.0636 0.0620 0.0629
November 0.0626 0.0604 0.0616
December 0.0614 0.0604 0.0608