YEARLY HIGH
5.5496 BWP
YEARLY LOW
5.1529 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3775 BWP

2019 BBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 5.5496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3966 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2697 to the December average rate of 5.3718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.5496 was up 0.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.5192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,748 BWP
2018 Average 25,498 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 25,765 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,983.07 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.5229
5.2198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 5.3283, compared to 5.4266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2030 BWP (High: 5.4075 / Low: 5.2045). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 BWP (High: 5.4885 / Low: 5.4235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2030
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.4977) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2111 (+3.99%).

2019 Avg (August) 5.4977
2018 Avg (August) 5.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4075 5.2045 5.2697
February 5.2899 5.1529 5.2451
March 5.4201 5.2645 5.3510
April 5.3959 5.2806 5.3248
May 5.4540 5.3300 5.3761
June 5.4815 5.3240 5.4035
July 5.3516 5.2860 5.3092
August 5.5496 5.3770 5.4977
September 5.5415 5.4055 5.4665
October 5.5382 5.3879 5.4689
November 5.4885 5.4235 5.4454
December 5.4363 5.2899 5.3718