YEARLY HIGH
3.7548 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.2644 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5721 BWP

2023 PEN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 3.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 3.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4905 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3414 to the December average rate of 3.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7548 was up 9.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.4383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,774 BWP
2022 Average 16,132 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,322 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,452.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7214
3.3068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 3.5147, compared to 3.6295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.2063 BWP (High: 3.7546 / Low: 3.5484). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 BWP (High: 3.6847 / Low: 3.6293).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2063
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0867 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 3.6868) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.2429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4439 (+13.69%).

2023 Avg (June) 3.6868
2022 Avg (June) 3.2429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4033 3.2644 3.3414
February 3.5027 3.3040 3.4098
March 3.5422 3.4573 3.4997
April 3.5750 3.4552 3.4934
May 3.7546 3.5484 3.6569
June 3.7548 3.6327 3.6868
July 3.7344 3.6078 3.6790
August 3.6847 3.6293 3.6553
September 3.7097 3.5999 3.6649
October 3.6495 3.5439 3.5782
November 3.6430 3.4683 3.5848
December 3.6610 3.5377 3.6150