YEARLY HIGH
1.6748 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5466 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6097 BWP

2024 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.6748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.5466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1282 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6128 to the December average rate of 1.6369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6748 was up 1.23% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6544, 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 8,374 BWP
2023 Average 8,001 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,733 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 640.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6424
1.5765
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 1.6140, compared to 1.6054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0907 BWP (High: 1.6744 / Low: 1.5837). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 BWP (High: 1.6345 / Low: 1.6074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0907
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 1.6218) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.5827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+2.47%).

2024 Avg (April) 1.6218
2023 Avg (April) 1.5827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6419 1.5875 1.6128
February 1.6345 1.6074 1.6217
March 1.6276 1.5466 1.6138
April 1.6748 1.5971 1.6218
May 1.6744 1.5837 1.6032
June 1.6311 1.5903 1.6105
July 1.6209 1.5913 1.6034
August 1.6018 1.5589 1.5820
September 1.6035 1.5660 1.5878
October 1.6115 1.5729 1.6026
November 1.6372 1.5909 1.6196
December 1.6661 1.6119 1.6369