YEARLY HIGH
0.8685 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7932 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8217 BWP

2026 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.8685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8189 to the December average rate of 0.8243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8685 was up 3.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,343 BWP
2025 Average 3,808 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,966 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8326
0.8098
JanuMarcMayJuly

NAD 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 0.8197, compared to 0.8275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0662 BWP (High: 0.8594 / Low: 0.7932). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.8243 / Low: 0.8243).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.8307) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0736 (+9.72%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.8307
2025 Avg (July) 0.7571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8594 0.7932 0.8189
February 0.8624 0.8184 0.8247
March 0.8331 0.8024 0.8117
April 0.8217 0.8074 0.8157
May 0.8260 0.8053 0.8214
June 0.8386 0.8203 0.8259
July 0.8685 0.8185 0.8307
August 0.8243 0.8243 0.8243