YEARLY HIGH
1.5589 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.3279 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4162 SCR

2014 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.5589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.3279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2310 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3520 to the December average rate of 1.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5589 was down 7.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6897, 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 7,795 SCR
2013 Average 7,205 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,640 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,154.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5556
1.3321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.3738, compared to 1.4585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1419 SCR (High: 1.5589 / Low: 1.4170). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 SCR (High: 1.4048 / Low: 1.3824).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1419
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.4867) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+4.51%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.4867
2013 Avg (October) 1.4225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3859 1.3279 1.3520
February 1.3695 1.3318 1.3508
March 1.3877 1.3583 1.3718
April 1.4006 1.3553 1.3782
May 1.4398 1.3692 1.4018
June 1.4057 1.3702 1.3886
July 1.4048 1.3824 1.3922
August 1.4600 1.3811 1.4170
September 1.4568 1.4202 1.4384
October 1.5589 1.4170 1.4867
November 1.5557 1.5187 1.5370
December 1.5347 1.3956 1.4796