YEARLY HIGH
1.4860 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.1216 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3182 SCR

2015 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.1216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3643 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4523 to the December average rate of 1.1583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.4860 was down 4.68% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5589, 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 7,430 SCR
2014 Average 7,082 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 5,608 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,821.72 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4889
1.1282
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 1.3949, compared to 1.2414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1209 SCR (High: 1.4580 / Low: 1.3372). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0436 SCR (High: 1.3949 / Low: 1.3512).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1209
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0759 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.4588) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1081 (+8.00%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.4588
2014 Avg (February) 1.3508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4858 1.3775 1.4523
February 1.4860 1.4170 1.4588
March 1.4580 1.3372 1.3830
April 1.3949 1.3512 1.3722
May 1.4004 1.3399 1.3703
June 1.3558 1.3045 1.3327
July 1.3465 1.2822 1.3087
August 1.3135 1.2374 1.2849
September 1.2819 1.2003 1.2484
October 1.2996 1.2038 1.2526
November 1.2531 1.1644 1.1959
December 1.2042 1.1216 1.1583