YEARLY HIGH
0.1636 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1491 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1542 BWP

2026 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.1636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1528 to the December average rate of 0.1554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1636 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1646, 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 818 BWP
2025 Average 779 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 746 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1566
0.1504
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1536, compared to 0.1558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 BWP (High: 0.1599 / Low: 0.1491). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.1555 / Low: 0.1554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1561) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.63%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1561
2025 Avg (July) 0.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1599 0.1491 0.1528
February 0.1579 0.1499 0.1509
March 0.1580 0.1503 0.1552
April 0.1577 0.1532 0.1545
May 0.1542 0.1534 0.1537
June 0.1561 0.1534 0.1546
July 0.1636 0.1543 0.1561
August 0.1555 0.1554 0.1554