YEARLY HIGH
0.1451 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1372 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1412 SGD

2014 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1425 to the December average rate of 0.1392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1451 was down 7.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1571, 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 725 SGD
2013 Average 745 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 686 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.55 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1443
0.1385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SGD 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 0.1426, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 SGD (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SGD (High: 0.1440 / Low: 0.1428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1425) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1549), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-8.01%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1425
2013 Avg (January) 0.1549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1451 0.1397 0.1425
February 0.1435 0.1396 0.1410
March 0.1442 0.1422 0.1432
April 0.1440 0.1428 0.1432
May 0.1444 0.1430 0.1438
June 0.1437 0.1406 0.1416
July 0.1417 0.1402 0.1406
August 0.1414 0.1401 0.1407
September 0.1404 0.1376 0.1390
October 0.1407 0.1376 0.1391
November 0.1417 0.1385 0.1404
December 0.1418 0.1372 0.1392