YEARLY HIGH
0.8916 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6730 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7625 BWP

2015 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.8916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.6730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2186 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6890 to the December average rate of 0.8637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8916 was up 18.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7531, 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 4,458 BWP
2014 Average 3,536 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,365 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,092.99 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8815
0.6678
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 0.7178, compared to 0.8071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0620 BWP (High: 0.7478 / Low: 0.6858). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 BWP (High: 0.7401 / Low: 0.7169).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0620
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.8637) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1874 (+27.71%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.8637
2014 Avg (December) 0.6763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7259 0.6730 0.6890
February 0.7057 0.6730 0.6856
March 0.7478 0.6858 0.7234
April 0.7401 0.7169 0.7288
May 0.7463 0.7141 0.7299
June 0.7666 0.7375 0.7504
July 0.7799 0.7427 0.7642
August 0.8082 0.7613 0.7784
September 0.8331 0.7801 0.8012
October 0.8307 0.7695 0.7987
November 0.8588 0.7980 0.8364
December 0.8916 0.8304 0.8637