2026 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8630 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7932 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8188 BWP

2026 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.8630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8197 to the December average rate of 0.8210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8630 was up 2.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,148 BWP

2025 Average 38,082 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 39,658 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,490.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8260

0.8081

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZAR 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 0.8188, 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 0.8188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0622 BWP (High: 0.8553 / Low: 0.7932). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 BWP (High: 0.8285 / Low: 0.8109).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.8245) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+10.10%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.8245

2025 Avg (February) 0.7489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8553	0.7932	0.8197
February	0.8630	0.8136	0.8245
March	0.8318	0.7967	0.8096
April	0.8293	0.8043	0.8160
May	0.8276	0.8028	0.8217
June	0.8285	0.8109	0.8210