YEARLY HIGH
4.3816 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.9028 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1018 BWP

2021 XCD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 4.3816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.9028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4787 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0604 to the December average rate of 4.3389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3816 was down 4.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.5668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,908 BWP
2020 Average 21,175 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 19,514 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,393.74 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.3762
3.9288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.0256, compared to 4.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1819 BWP (High: 4.3768 / Low: 4.1949). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0794 BWP (High: 4.0687 / Low: 3.9893).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1819
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0794

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 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.3389) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3079 (+7.64%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.3389
2020 Avg (December) 4.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1041 3.9791 4.0604
February 4.0687 3.9893 4.0312
March 4.1523 4.0490 4.0892
April 4.0989 3.9849 4.0306
May 4.0399 3.9241 3.9764
June 4.0391 3.9028 3.9661
July 4.1256 4.0088 4.0705
August 4.1932 4.0445 4.1222
September 4.1954 4.0349 4.0974
October 4.2177 4.1200 4.1628
November 4.3768 4.1949 4.2763
December 4.3816 4.2978 4.3389