YEARLY HIGH
1711.5362 STD
YEARLY LOW
1568.7755 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1643.6423 STD

2024 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1711.5362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1568.7755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.7607 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1640.7780 to the December average rate of 1624.6701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1711.5362 was down 5.28% compared to the 2023 peak of 1806.8951, 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 8,557,681 STD
2023 Average 8,462,764 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,843,877 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713,803.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1688.9241
1614.2840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 1631.8316, compared to 1655.4531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.6215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1631.8316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1655.4531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 84.3047 STD (High: 1653.0802 / Low: 1568.7755). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7446 STD (High: 1647.0459 / Low: 1618.3013).

May Spread (Volatile) ±84.3047
March Spread (Stable) ±28.7446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 28.1164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1682.7041) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1632.7828), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9213 (+3.06%).

2024 Avg (September) 1682.7041
2023 Avg (September) 1632.7828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1667.2655 1624.8725 1640.7780
February 1645.1234 1614.6925 1625.4679
March 1647.0459 1618.3013 1630.9957
April 1643.3320 1569.1198 1620.5040
May 1653.0802 1568.7755 1638.0862
June 1654.9210 1610.4321 1635.1577
July 1659.1715 1628.8845 1644.6943
August 1681.1417 1637.2491 1661.2165
September 1711.5362 1661.4456 1682.7041
October 1708.2355 1659.7066 1673.7749
November 1679.1584 1623.4279 1645.6585
December 1648.8500 1595.2098 1624.6701