YEARLY HIGH
19.4110 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.5471 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9906 ETB

2021 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 19.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8639 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5921 to the December average rate of 4.6381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.4110 was up 432.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.6465, 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 97,055 ETB
2020 Average 15,296 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 17,735 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,319.71 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.7427
3.4875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 3.7938, compared to 4.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 15.3294 ETB (High: 19.4110 / Low: 4.0816). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0826 ETB (High: 4.0496 / Low: 3.9669).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.3294
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.6381) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.5535), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0847 (+30.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.6381
2020 Avg (December) 3.5535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6612 3.5471 3.5921
February 3.7216 3.5863 3.6568
March 3.7714 3.5867 3.6639
April 3.8976 3.7026 3.8230
May 4.0957 3.8530 3.9685
June 4.1280 3.9955 4.0586
July 4.0496 3.9669 4.0055
August 4.1298 3.9971 4.0510
September 4.2326 4.0828 4.1603
October 4.2318 4.0781 4.1575
November 4.1810 4.0346 4.1117
December 19.4110 4.0816 4.6381