YEARLY HIGH
7.1517 BWP
YEARLY LOW
6.5195 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7320 BWP

2026 BBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 7.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 6.5195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6323 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6793 to the December average rate of 6.8244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.1517 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.1966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,759 BWP
2025 Average 34,022 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 32,597 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,161.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.8468
6.5774
JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 6.7166, compared to 6.8244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4736 BWP (High: 6.9930 / Low: 6.5195). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 BWP (High: 6.7409 / Low: 6.7080).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4736
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 0.0795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 6.8244) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.7144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1099 (+1.64%).

2026 Avg (July) 6.8244
2025 Avg (July) 6.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9930 6.5195 6.6793
February 6.9031 6.5522 6.5998
March 6.9106 6.5701 6.7868
April 6.8942 6.6978 6.7563
May 6.7409 6.7080 6.7192
June 6.8235 6.7094 6.7581
July 7.1517 6.7458 6.8244