YEARLY HIGH
0.1665 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1120 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1474 BWP

2022 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.1665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1369 to the December average rate of 0.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1665 was up 19.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 833 BWP
2021 Average 655 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 560 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.44 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1680
0.1135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1377, compared to 0.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0226 BWP (High: 0.1440 / Low: 0.1214). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BWP (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1355).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1611) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+23.34%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1611
2021 Avg (September) 0.1306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1391 0.1355 0.1369
February 0.1369 0.1231 0.1350
March 0.1239 0.1120 0.1180
April 0.1440 0.1214 0.1349
May 0.1521 0.1464 0.1490
June 0.1558 0.1472 0.1527
July 0.1603 0.1527 0.1566
August 0.1592 0.1505 0.1546
September 0.1665 0.1563 0.1611
October 0.1663 0.1609 0.1634
November 0.1620 0.1520 0.1556
December 0.1539 0.1493 0.1513