YEARLY HIGH
75.8914 SOS
YEARLY LOW
54.3037 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.8260 SOS

2015 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 75.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 54.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5877 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6449 to the December average rate of 55.8419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 75.8914 was down 41.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 130.2189, 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 379,457 SOS
2014 Average 508,207 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 271,518 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,938.50 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

76.5251
53.9616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SOS 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 71.8479, compared to 61.8041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.8479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.8041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 3.9519 SOS (High: 70.0206 / Low: 66.0688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5421 SOS (High: 70.9621 / Low: 69.4200).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9519
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.7995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 74.6449) against the same month in 2014 (average: 123.7907), the exchange rate shifted by -49.1459 (-39.70%).

2015 Avg (January) 74.6449
2014 Avg (January) 123.7907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.8914 73.1597 74.6449
February 74.3997 72.2015 73.0247
March 72.7910 69.5640 70.8291
April 72.0398 69.7407 70.9130
May 72.2653 70.4700 71.4104
June 70.9621 69.4200 70.2652
July 70.0206 66.0688 68.1602
August 66.4835 64.2841 65.5623
September 64.2045 60.3948 62.2204
October 62.8019 58.9783 61.4195
November 59.2013 55.9857 57.6200
December 57.0566 54.3037 55.8419