YEARLY HIGH
1.0467 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8840 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9923 BWP

2024 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.8840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1628 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0150 to the December average rate of 0.9724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0467 was down 3.24% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0818, 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 5,234 BWP
2023 Average 4,972 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,420 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 813.78 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0233
0.9668
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 1.0056, compared to 0.9789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1435 BWP (High: 1.0364 / Low: 0.8929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 BWP (High: 1.0362 / Low: 0.9907).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1435
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.0150) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.9438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0712 (+7.54%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.0150
2023 Avg (January) 0.9438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0467 0.9747 1.0150
February 1.0362 0.9907 1.0186
March 1.0290 0.9500 1.0053
April 1.0291 0.9646 1.0119
May 1.0294 0.9790 0.9961
June 1.0118 0.9171 0.9869
July 1.0126 0.9590 0.9821
August 1.0364 0.8929 0.9774
September 1.0256 0.9425 0.9849
October 1.0194 0.8840 0.9715
November 1.0145 0.9456 0.9851
December 1.0270 0.9011 0.9724