YEARLY HIGH
1.3970 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2167 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2885 BWP

2015 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.3970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1803 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2599 to the December average rate of 1.3624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3970 was up 9.92% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,985 BWP
2014 Average 6,138 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,083 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 901.59 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3741
1.2341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.2650, compared to 1.3120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0768 BWP (High: 1.3970 / Low: 1.3202). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 BWP (High: 1.2793 / Low: 1.2582).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3624) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+9.00%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.3624
2014 Avg (December) 1.2499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2769 1.2469 1.2599
February 1.2663 1.2167 1.2458
March 1.3010 1.2572 1.2782
April 1.2893 1.2557 1.2739
May 1.2837 1.2577 1.2689
June 1.2876 1.2509 1.2634
July 1.2793 1.2582 1.2679
August 1.2968 1.2671 1.2778
September 1.3311 1.2880 1.3118
October 1.3372 1.2738 1.3063
November 1.3699 1.3200 1.3456
December 1.3970 1.3202 1.3624