YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0826 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0855 BWP

2026 JMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0846 to the December average rate of 0.0863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0902 was down 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451 BWP
2025 Average 428 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 413 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0867
0.0843
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 0.0854, compared to 0.0863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 BWP (High: 0.0881 / Low: 0.0826). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0856 / Low: 0.0852).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0863) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.74%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0863
2025 Avg (July) 0.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0881 0.0826 0.0846
February 0.0881 0.0835 0.0845
March 0.0876 0.0844 0.0865
April 0.0872 0.0846 0.0856
May 0.0856 0.0852 0.0854
June 0.0867 0.0847 0.0856
July 0.0902 0.0852 0.0863