YEARLY HIGH
0.1434 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1306 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1382 BWP

2019 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.1306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1396 to the December average rate of 0.1368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1434 was down 13.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 BWP
2018 Average 704 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 653 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1429
0.1312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1384, compared to 0.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0079 BWP (High: 0.1422 / Low: 0.1343). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BWP (High: 0.1432 / Low: 0.1409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1396) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1396
2018 Avg (January) 0.1396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1434 0.1380 0.1396
February 0.1419 0.1369 0.1401
March 0.1432 0.1409 0.1419
April 0.1415 0.1357 0.1378
May 0.1392 0.1332 0.1361
June 0.1380 0.1306 0.1348
July 0.1346 0.1308 0.1322
August 0.1422 0.1343 0.1400
September 0.1422 0.1384 0.1397
October 0.1418 0.1375 0.1398
November 0.1405 0.1378 0.1391
December 0.1384 0.1355 0.1368