2026 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

227.4125 BIF

YEARLY LOW

210.9136 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

220.8621 BIF

2026 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 227.4125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 210.9136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4989 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.6036 to the December average rate of 219.8657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 227.4125 was up 0.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 225.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,137,062 BIF

2025 Average 1,087,058 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,054,568 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,494.49 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

225.0273

217.5697

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP to BIF 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 221.0282, compared to 219.8657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.0282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.8657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 15.7007 BIF (High: 227.4125 / Low: 211.7118). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3833 BIF (High: 220.0727 / Low: 219.6894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.7007

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3833

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 6.2146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 221.6036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 211.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0928 (+4.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 221.6036

2025 Avg (January) 211.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	227.4125	211.7118	221.6036
February	226.4213	214.5446	224.4058
March	225.4689	210.9136	218.1912
April	221.9248	215.2815	219.9583
May	221.8234	220.7276	221.4291
June	223.0382	218.4086	220.5812
July	220.0727	219.6894	219.8657