YEARLY HIGH
1.1313 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.9554 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0085 SCR

2024 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.9554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1759 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9855 to the December average rate of 1.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.1313 was up 1.85% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.1107, 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 5,656 SCR
2023 Average 5,035 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,777 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 879.51 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0351
0.9770
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 0.9947, compared to 1.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1550 SCR (High: 1.1200 / Low: 0.9649). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 SCR (High: 1.0094 / Low: 0.9651).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.0303) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.9704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0599 (+6.17%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.0303
2023 Avg (October) 0.9704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0259 0.9554 0.9855
February 1.0094 0.9651 0.9818
March 1.0526 0.9718 0.9950
April 1.0367 0.9717 0.9884
May 1.0215 0.9715 1.0040
June 1.0904 0.9884 1.0138
July 1.0428 0.9875 1.0183
August 1.1200 0.9649 1.0240
September 1.0611 0.9751 1.0156
October 1.1313 0.9809 1.0303
November 1.0575 0.9857 1.0155
December 1.1098 0.9737 1.0294