YEARLY HIGH
0.7531 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6415 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7074 BWP

2014 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.7531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.6415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1116 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7397 to the December average rate of 0.6763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7531 was up 2.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,765 BWP
2013 Average 3,480 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,207 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7493
0.6417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7281, compared to 0.6866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0650 BWP (High: 0.7166 / Low: 0.6516). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BWP (High: 0.7234 / Low: 0.7118).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.7397) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1305 (+21.43%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.7397
2013 Avg (January) 0.6092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7531 0.7216 0.7397
February 0.7509 0.7302 0.7404
March 0.7362 0.7206 0.7290
April 0.7379 0.7140 0.7257
May 0.7303 0.6946 0.7135
June 0.7298 0.7114 0.7202
July 0.7234 0.7118 0.7183
August 0.7241 0.6849 0.7060
September 0.7041 0.6864 0.6953
October 0.7057 0.6415 0.6733
November 0.6585 0.6428 0.6506
December 0.7166 0.6516 0.6763