YEARLY HIGH
0.2888 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1768 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2297 BWP

2019 ARS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2821 to the December average rate of 0.1797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2888 was down 45.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,444 BWP
2018 Average 1,925 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 884 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.97 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2923
0.1694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2583, compared to 0.2011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0618 BWP (High: 0.2451 / Low: 0.1833). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1811).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2821) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2310 (-45.02%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2821
2018 Avg (January) 0.5131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2888 0.2769 0.2821
February 0.2803 0.2664 0.2737
March 0.2685 0.2459 0.2595
April 0.2553 0.2347 0.2474
May 0.2443 0.2366 0.2398
June 0.2522 0.2416 0.2474
July 0.2559 0.2439 0.2504
August 0.2451 0.1833 0.2134
September 0.1979 0.1861 0.1932
October 0.1920 0.1808 0.1872
November 0.1845 0.1811 0.1825
December 0.1820 0.1768 0.1797