YEARLY HIGH
1.9813 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.0863 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4623 SCR

2021 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.9813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 1.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8950 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9348 to the December average rate of 1.1489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9813 was up 0.66% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9683, 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 9,906 SCR
2020 Average 7,507 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 5,431 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,474.94 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0228
1.0695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.7061, compared to 1.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.5983 SCR (High: 1.8863 / Low: 1.2880). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 SCR (High: 1.9719 / Low: 1.9121).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5983
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3948 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.9434) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7004 (+56.35%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.9434
2020 Avg (February) 1.2429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9719 1.9121 1.9348
February 1.9813 1.9053 1.9434
March 1.9483 1.8419 1.9154
April 1.8863 1.2880 1.5206
May 1.5559 1.3564 1.4677
June 1.5645 1.3575 1.4548
July 1.4909 1.2276 1.3448
August 1.3755 1.1388 1.2336
September 1.2535 1.1443 1.1856
October 1.3191 1.1413 1.2288
November 1.2804 1.0922 1.1692
December 1.2766 1.0863 1.1489