2022 BWP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7052 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.6047 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6596 SBD

2022 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.7052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1005 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6957 to the December average rate of 0.6383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7052 was down 6.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7570, 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 3,526 SBD

2021 Average 3,620 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,023 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 502.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7101

0.6015

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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 0.6857, compared to 0.6336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0379 SBD (High: 0.6996 / Low: 0.6617). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 SBD (High: 0.7052 / Low: 0.6930).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.7011) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-4.58%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.7011

2021 Avg (February) 0.7347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7021	0.6851	0.6957
February	0.7052	0.6930	0.7011
March	0.7026	0.6861	0.6946
April	0.6996	0.6617	0.6853
May	0.6805	0.6582	0.6681
June	0.6810	0.6586	0.6692
July	0.6630	0.6359	0.6458
August	0.6630	0.6408	0.6511
September	0.6400	0.6064	0.6262
October	0.6175	0.6047	0.6106
November	0.6408	0.6080	0.6295
December	0.6470	0.6295	0.6383