2022 SBD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6537 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.4181 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5192 BWP

2022 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 1.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 1.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2357 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4375 to the December average rate of 1.5668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6537 was up 12.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4667, 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 8,269 BWP

2021 Average 6,910 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 7,090 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6590

1.4053

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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 1.4591, compared to 1.5793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0867 BWP (High: 1.6492 / Low: 1.5624). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BWP (High: 1.4430 / Low: 1.4181).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.6378) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2404 (+17.20%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.6378

2021 Avg (October) 1.3974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4597	1.4243	1.4375
February	1.4430	1.4181	1.4264
March	1.4576	1.4232	1.4398
April	1.5112	1.4293	1.4597
May	1.5192	1.4695	1.4969
June	1.5183	1.4684	1.4944
July	1.5726	1.5083	1.5488
August	1.5605	1.5084	1.5361
September	1.6492	1.5624	1.5974
October	1.6537	1.6194	1.6378
November	1.6447	1.5606	1.5889
December	1.5884	1.5455	1.5668