YEARLY HIGH
1.7502 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5848 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6379 BWP

2025 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.7502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.5848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1654 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6535 to the December average rate of 1.6265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.7502 was up 4.50% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.6748, 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 8,751 BWP
2024 Average 8,048 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,924 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 827.14 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6649
1.5988
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 1.6340, compared to 1.6419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 0.1377 BWP (High: 1.7225 / Low: 1.5848). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 BWP (High: 1.6202 / Low: 1.5887).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1377
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 1.6528) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.5878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+4.10%).

2025 Avg (September) 1.6528
2024 Avg (September) 1.5878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6771 1.6303 1.6535
February 1.6736 1.6310 1.6404
March 1.6461 1.6118 1.6235
April 1.6967 1.6385 1.6588
May 1.6484 1.6054 1.6234
June 1.6202 1.5887 1.6043
July 1.7225 1.5848 1.6165
August 1.7335 1.6179 1.6401
September 1.7502 1.6151 1.6528
October 1.7414 1.6057 1.6561
November 1.7334 1.6187 1.6594
December 1.7267 1.6073 1.6265