YEARLY HIGH
3.7868 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.4703 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6136 BWP

2024 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 3.7868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 3.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3165 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6213 to the December average rate of 3.6512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.7868 was up 2.54% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.6932, 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 18,934 BWP
2023 Average 17,800 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 17,352 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582.65 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6799
3.5154
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 3.6410, compared to 3.5863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1928 BWP (High: 3.7868 / Low: 3.5940). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 BWP (High: 3.6714 / Low: 3.6069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1928
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 3.6271) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.5917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0354 (+0.99%).

2024 Avg (May) 3.6271
2023 Avg (May) 3.5917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6564 3.5638 3.6213
February 3.6796 3.6117 3.6553
March 3.6714 3.6069 3.6428
April 3.7862 3.6151 3.6662
May 3.7868 3.5940 3.6271
June 3.6891 3.5916 3.6331
July 3.6465 3.5805 3.6117
August 3.6247 3.5319 3.5748
September 3.5735 3.4703 3.5291
October 3.5748 3.4766 3.5451
November 3.6542 3.5347 3.6056
December 3.7185 3.5961 3.6512