YEARLY HIGH
0.8219 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7158 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7767 SBD

2015 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.8219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1061 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7937 to the December average rate of 0.7341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8219 was down 2.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8456, 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 4,110 SBD
2014 Average 4,074 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,579 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8097
0.7272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SBD 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 0.7906, compared to 0.7628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0416 SBD (High: 0.7575 / Low: 0.7158). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 SBD (High: 0.7948 / Low: 0.7817).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.8028) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-0.74%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.8028
2014 Avg (February) 0.8088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8020 0.7831 0.7937
February 0.8219 0.7897 0.8028
March 0.7954 0.7686 0.7824
April 0.7964 0.7756 0.7851
May 0.7951 0.7790 0.7881
June 0.7994 0.7766 0.7916
July 0.7948 0.7817 0.7887
August 0.7892 0.7711 0.7826
September 0.7764 0.7513 0.7624
October 0.7850 0.7479 0.7657
November 0.7576 0.7300 0.7433
December 0.7575 0.7158 0.7341