YEARLY HIGH
1.0628 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8743 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9742 BWP

2026 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.8743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1886 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9502 to the December average rate of 1.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0628 was up 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0566, 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 5,314 BWP
2025 Average 4,759 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,371 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0124
0.9410
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.9643, compared to 1.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1336 BWP (High: 1.0079 / Low: 0.8743). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 1.0064 / Low: 1.0064).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1336
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.0019) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+6.26%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.0019
2025 Avg (July) 0.9429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0042 0.8875 0.9502
February 1.0079 0.8743 0.9560
March 1.0017 0.8925 0.9596
April 0.9986 0.8828 0.9470
May 0.9892 0.9762 0.9843
June 1.0262 0.9577 0.9886
July 1.0628 0.9298 1.0019
August 1.0064 1.0064 1.0064