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BWP

Botswanan Pula

BWP · Botswana

33
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
283643Jul 2021Jul 2025Aug 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Botswanan Pula is in decent shape overall, scoring 33 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.2%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.7%
Debt / GDP
19.7%
GDP Growth
-0.7%
FX Volatility
11.0
Governance
Not available
Reserves
4.8 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Government debt is low — less pressure to print money
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

BWP
Holding cash in BWP2.7% inflation
BWP 877−BWP 123 (12% purchasing power lost)
Your BWP 1,000 buys 12% less in 5 years
What if you invested BWP 1,000 instead? (5yr, in BWP terms)
Hold USD Cash
BWP 859
−BWP 141
-3.0%/yr net in BWP
S&P 500
BWP 1611
+BWP 611
range: BWP 734–BWP 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
BWP 1469
+BWP 469
range: BWP 418–BWP 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
BWP 3052
+BWP 2052
range: BWP 180–BWP 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in BWP. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Botswana (2.7%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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