2026 XAF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0250 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0235 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0239 BWP

2026 XAF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0250 was down 2.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 BWP

2025 Average 117 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 117 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.34 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0241

0.0237

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XAF 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 0.0239, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0235). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0239) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+8.61%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0239

2025 Avg (January) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0250	0.0235	0.0239
February	0.0249	0.0236	0.0238
March	0.0243	0.0236	0.0239
April	0.0244	0.0238	0.0241
May	0.0240	0.0239	0.0239
June	0.0239	0.0236	0.0238