YEARLY HIGH
0.7918 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7322 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7567 BWP

2022 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.7322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7502 to the December average rate of 0.7466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7918 was up 0.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,959 BWP
2021 Average 3,754 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,661 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.97 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7845
0.7338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.7655, compared to 0.7479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0385 BWP (High: 0.7915 / Low: 0.7530). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 BWP (High: 0.7429 / Low: 0.7322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.7803) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+3.45%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.7803
2021 Avg (April) 0.7542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7602 0.7336 0.7502
February 0.7652 0.7486 0.7579
March 0.7915 0.7530 0.7721
April 0.7918 0.7605 0.7803
May 0.7725 0.7569 0.7631
June 0.7836 0.7603 0.7696
July 0.7708 0.7448 0.7522
August 0.7681 0.7481 0.7569
September 0.7532 0.7374 0.7458
October 0.7429 0.7322 0.7380
November 0.7616 0.7359 0.7476
December 0.7665 0.7370 0.7466