YEARLY HIGH
0.1187 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1035 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1117 SGD

2022 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1164 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1187 was down 5.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1254, 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 593 SGD
2021 Average 606 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 517 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.18 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1185
0.1037
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 0.1159, compared to 0.1075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0046 SGD (High: 0.1134 / Low: 0.1088). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SGD (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.1130).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1168) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-4.72%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1168
2021 Avg (April) 0.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1172 0.1147 0.1164
February 0.1180 0.1158 0.1168
March 0.1187 0.1153 0.1173
April 0.1187 0.1142 0.1168
May 0.1149 0.1130 0.1139
June 0.1164 0.1122 0.1140
July 0.1134 0.1088 0.1104
August 0.1105 0.1085 0.1095
September 0.1097 0.1070 0.1081
October 0.1080 0.1047 0.1064
November 0.1071 0.1035 0.1060
December 0.1057 0.1035 0.1049