YEARLY HIGH
20.0785 BWP
YEARLY LOW
18.4573 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1882 BWP

2026 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 20.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 18.4573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6212 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2053 to the December average rate of 19.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.0785 was down 2.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.6308, 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 100,392 BWP
2025 Average 94,414 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 92,286 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,106.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.3820
19.0153
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 19.2008, compared to 19.1125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1719 BWP (High: 20.0785 / Low: 18.9066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1140 BWP (High: 19.2862 / Low: 19.1722).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1719
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1140

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.2053) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0700 (+5.90%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.2053
2025 Avg (January) 18.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0785 18.9066 19.2053
February 19.9778 19.0252 19.1433
March 19.4657 19.0253 19.2537
April 19.5050 19.1825 19.3514
May 19.2862 19.1722 19.2052
June 19.2060 18.4573 19.0459
July 20.0125 18.9241 19.1125