YEARLY HIGH
3.6980 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.2643 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4860 BWP

2024 PGK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 3.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 3.2643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4337 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6375 to the December average rate of 3.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.6980 was down 5.16% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.8992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,490 BWP
2023 Average 18,544 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,321 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,168.50 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6668
3.3153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 3.5803, compared to 3.3917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.2115 BWP (High: 3.6803 / Low: 3.4687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0901 BWP (High: 3.6821 / Low: 3.5920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2115
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 3.5985) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1236 (-3.32%).

2024 Avg (April) 3.5985
2023 Avg (April) 3.7221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6828 3.5454 3.6375
February 3.6821 3.5920 3.6334
March 3.6913 3.5424 3.5969
April 3.6980 3.5421 3.5985
May 3.6803 3.4687 3.5077
June 3.5800 3.4419 3.5079
July 3.5525 3.4402 3.4748
August 3.4886 3.3519 3.4164
September 3.3976 3.2736 3.3446
October 3.4080 3.2643 3.3538
November 3.4032 3.3052 3.3678
December 3.4913 3.3371 3.3928