YEARLY HIGH
16.5519 BWP
YEARLY LOW
15.2252 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7914 BWP

2021 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 16.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 15.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3267 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8191 to the December average rate of 16.4358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.5519 was down 1.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.8152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,760 BWP
2020 Average 79,696 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 76,126 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,633.64 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.5407
15.2826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 15.6184, compared to 15.9645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5666 BWP (High: 16.5519 / Low: 15.9853). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2170 BWP (High: 15.6921 / Low: 15.4750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5666
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2170

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.2350) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.8566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3784 (+2.39%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.2350
2020 Avg (November) 15.8566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9977 15.4950 15.8191
February 15.8553 15.5556 15.6882
March 16.0503 15.6000 15.7824
April 15.6921 15.4750 15.5600
May 15.6476 15.2964 15.4729
June 15.5927 15.2252 15.3875
July 15.8476 15.4385 15.6620
August 16.0680 15.6053 15.8318
September 16.0185 15.5412 15.7305
October 16.1208 15.7198 15.8920
November 16.5519 15.9853 16.2350
December 16.5510 16.2807 16.4358