YEARLY HIGH
1.6544 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5220 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6001 BWP

2023 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.5220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1324 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5457 to the December average rate of 1.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6544 was up 0.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6537, 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 8,272 BWP
2022 Average 7,599 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,610 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 661.87 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6371
1.5374
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 1.5924, compared to 1.6079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0746 BWP (High: 1.6543 / Low: 1.5797). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BWP (High: 1.6412 / Low: 1.6163).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0746
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.6126) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1182 (+7.91%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.6126
2022 Avg (June) 1.4944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5667 1.5220 1.5457
February 1.6181 1.5481 1.5891
March 1.6267 1.5803 1.6063
April 1.5975 1.5681 1.5827
May 1.6543 1.5797 1.6177
June 1.6544 1.5877 1.6126
July 1.6224 1.5497 1.5826
August 1.6293 1.5792 1.6124
September 1.6475 1.6137 1.6247
October 1.6412 1.6163 1.6287
November 1.6246 1.5844 1.6020
December 1.6217 1.5791 1.5969