YEARLY HIGH
18.3673 BWP
YEARLY LOW
16.9176 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8214 BWP

2023 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 18.3673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 16.9176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4497 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1614 to the December average rate of 18.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.3673 was down 3.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 18.9878, 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 91,837 BWP
2022 Average 84,782 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 84,588 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,248.55 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.2063
17.0665
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 17.6817, compared to 17.9612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.7306 BWP (High: 18.3673 / Low: 17.6367). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3465 BWP (High: 17.8375 / Low: 17.4910).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7306
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1704 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 17.9409) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.6454), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2954 (+7.78%).

2023 Avg (June) 17.9409
2022 Avg (June) 16.6454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3972 16.9176 17.1614
February 17.7256 17.1521 17.5237
March 17.8375 17.4910 17.6380
April 17.8942 17.4910 17.7145
May 18.3660 17.7392 18.1113
June 18.3673 17.6367 17.9409
July 18.0950 17.4792 17.7898
August 18.1827 17.7403 18.0141
September 18.2820 17.8890 18.0417
October 18.2648 17.8642 18.0383
November 18.1008 17.6250 17.8712
December 18.2111 17.6916 18.0120