YEARLY HIGH
1.2976 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.9547 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1009 SCR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,488 SCR
2021 Average 7,299 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,774 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,714.23 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2686
0.9737
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 1.1707, 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1732
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.1864
2021 Avg (January) 1.9348

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