YEARLY HIGH
1957.6374 STD
YEARLY LOW
1791.2490 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1870.2353 STD

2021 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1957.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1791.2490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.3884 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1864.2796 to the December average rate of 1809.3927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1957.6374 was down 3.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 2035.8076, 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 9,788,187 STD
2020 Average 9,410,182 STD
Yearly Trough Low 8,956,245 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 831,941.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1941.8891
1797.3476
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 1890.6465, compared to 1849.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.8223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1890.6465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1849.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 78.8271 STD (High: 1957.6374 / Low: 1878.8103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.6453 STD (High: 1823.0313 / Low: 1792.3860).

June Spread (Volatile) ±78.8271
December Spread (Stable) ±30.6453

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 41.3147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.3147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1914.7060) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1882.5139), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1921 (+1.71%).

2021 Avg (June) 1914.7060
2020 Avg (June) 1882.5139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1896.1000 1845.2393 1864.2796
February 1887.2267 1851.2425 1870.7221
March 1884.2937 1812.3140 1859.8700
April 1925.6336 1881.2928 1904.4574
May 1955.3707 1899.4503 1929.8439
June 1957.6374 1878.8103 1914.7060
July 1904.3942 1852.6833 1873.3914
August 1893.6887 1833.8443 1861.4609
September 1902.6822 1829.4448 1872.6339
October 1874.9447 1838.5076 1861.4118
November 1848.4972 1791.2490 1820.6544
December 1823.0313 1792.3860 1809.3927