YEARLY HIGH
3.6932 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.3630 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5597 BWP

2023 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.6932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.3630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3301 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4007 to the December average rate of 3.6007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6932 was up 2.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,466 BWP
2022 Average 16,474 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,815 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,650.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6881
3.3746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BWP 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 3.5140, compared to 3.6054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1694 BWP (High: 3.5510 / Low: 3.3817). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 BWP (High: 3.6932 / Low: 3.6336).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1694
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.6620) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1027 (+2.89%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.6620
2022 Avg (October) 3.5593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4318 3.3630 3.4007
February 3.5510 3.3817 3.4878
March 3.5718 3.4671 3.5205
April 3.5310 3.4664 3.4988
May 3.6759 3.5076 3.5917
June 3.6765 3.5284 3.5842
July 3.6174 3.4629 3.5297
August 3.6352 3.5223 3.5973
September 3.6764 3.6006 3.6386
October 3.6932 3.6336 3.6620
November 3.6377 3.5591 3.6041
December 3.6557 3.5616 3.6007