YEARLY HIGH
5.1250 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.6740 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9414 BWP

2023 XCD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 5.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 4.6740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4510 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7266 to the December average rate of 4.9976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.1250 was up 2.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0049, 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 25,625 BWP
2022 Average 22,889 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,370 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,255.21 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.1180
4.6911
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 4.8790, compared to 5.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.2345 BWP (High: 5.1017 / Low: 4.8672). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 BWP (High: 5.1250 / Low: 5.0434).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2345
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 5.0824) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.9499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1325 (+2.68%).

2023 Avg (October) 5.0824
2022 Avg (October) 4.9499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7727 4.6740 4.7266
February 4.9293 4.6955 4.8416
March 4.9623 4.8139 4.8912
April 4.9005 4.8139 4.8563
May 5.1017 4.8672 4.9842
June 5.1018 4.8962 4.9739
July 5.0213 4.8069 4.8988
August 5.0453 4.8901 4.9929
September 5.1023 4.9974 5.0496
October 5.1250 5.0434 5.0824
November 5.0489 4.9393 5.0011
December 5.0733 4.9490 4.9976