2022 BWP to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.2976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.9547.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3428 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1864 to the December average rate of 1.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2976 was down 34.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1707, compared to 1.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1397 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1732 SCR (High: 1.2587 / Low: 1.0855). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 SCR (High: 1.2625 / Low: 1.2251).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1314 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.1864) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7483 (-38.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2976 | 1.1284 | 1.1864 |
| February | 1.2655 | 1.1209 | 1.1875 |
| March | 1.2625 | 1.2251 | 1.2441 |
| April | 1.2587 | 1.0855 | 1.2167 |
| May | 1.1717 | 1.0595 | 1.0853 |
| June | 1.2002 | 1.0459 | 1.1044 |
| July | 1.1243 | 1.0087 | 1.0500 |
| August | 1.0849 | 1.0066 | 1.0491 |
| September | 1.1069 | 0.9743 | 1.0267 |
| October | 1.0328 | 0.9636 | 0.9982 |
| November | 1.0612 | 0.9547 | 1.0249 |
| December | 1.1027 | 1.0009 | 1.0374 |