YEARLY HIGH
227.4125 BIF
YEARLY LOW
208.3097 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.6458 BIF

2026 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 227.4125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 208.3097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1028 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.6036 to the December average rate of 220.6816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 227.4125 was up 0.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 225.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,137,062 BIF
2025 Average 1,087,058 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,041,548 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,514.08 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

225.0273
217.5697
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to BIF 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 221.0282, compared to 219.4984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.4984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 15.7007 BIF (High: 227.4125 / Low: 211.7118). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 220.6816 / Low: 220.6816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.7007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.2146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 221.6036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 211.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0928 (+4.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 221.6036
2025 Avg (January) 211.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.4125 211.7118 221.6036
February 226.4213 214.5446 224.4058
March 225.4689 210.9136 218.1912
April 221.9248 215.2815 219.9583
May 221.8234 220.7276 221.4291
June 223.0382 218.4086 220.5812
July 220.5784 208.3097 218.3152
August 220.6816 220.6816 220.6816