YEARLY HIGH
4.2116 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.8250 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9571 BWP

2026 PEN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 4.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 3.8250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3866 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9788 to the December average rate of 4.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.2116 was down 0.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2511, 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 21,058 BWP
2025 Average 19,090 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 19,125 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,933.08 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0254
3.9187
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.9472, compared to 4.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2586 BWP (High: 4.1581 / Low: 3.8995). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1107 BWP (High: 4.0178 / Low: 3.9072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2586
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1107

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 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 4.0165) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2382 (+6.30%).

2026 Avg (July) 4.0165
2025 Avg (July) 3.7783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1581 3.8995 3.9788
February 4.1030 3.9037 3.9335
March 3.9851 3.8673 3.9444
April 3.9952 3.8470 3.9311
May 3.9532 3.8250 3.9275
June 4.0178 3.9072 3.9676
July 4.2116 3.9637 4.0165