YEARLY HIGH
1.3982 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.2951 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3510 SZL

2024 BWP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.2951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1031 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3831 to the December average rate of 1.3285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3982 was down 2.57% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4351, 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 6,991 SZL
2023 Average 6,904 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 6,476 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.39 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3901
1.3129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SZL 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 1.3703, compared to 1.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 0.0681 SZL (High: 1.3842 / Low: 1.3161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 SZL (High: 1.3259 / Low: 1.3069).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.3837) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+1.14%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.3837
2023 Avg (February) 1.3681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3954 1.3699 1.3831
February 1.3982 1.3640 1.3837
March 1.3914 1.3682 1.3791
April 1.3842 1.3161 1.3712
May 1.3632 1.3131 1.3526
June 1.3848 1.3276 1.3522
July 1.3548 1.3344 1.3455
August 1.3653 1.3251 1.3437
September 1.3436 1.3139 1.3304
October 1.3259 1.3069 1.3193
November 1.3319 1.2951 1.3222
December 1.3499 1.3070 1.3285