YEARLY HIGH
0.8899 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7528 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7864 BWP

2019 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.7528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7721 to the December average rate of 0.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8899 was up 9.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8110, 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 4,450 BWP
2018 Average 3,745 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,764 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.82 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8139
0.7627
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 0.7791, compared to 0.7936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1113 BWP (High: 0.8899 / Low: 0.7786). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 BWP (High: 0.7868 / Low: 0.7692).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1113
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.8096) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+4.07%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.8096
2018 Avg (August) 0.7780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7927 0.7614 0.7721
February 0.7741 0.7528 0.7670
March 0.7936 0.7624 0.7815
April 0.7868 0.7692 0.7774
May 0.7969 0.7793 0.7863
June 0.7999 0.7796 0.7905
July 0.7835 0.7561 0.7765
August 0.8899 0.7786 0.8096
September 0.8101 0.7898 0.7982
October 0.8085 0.7840 0.7977
November 0.8389 0.7784 0.7956
December 0.7937 0.7722 0.7842