YEARLY HIGH
132.3368 KPW
YEARLY LOW
129.4022 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.2283 KPW

2019 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 132.3368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 129.4022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9347 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.2749 to the December average rate of 130.2058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 132.3368 was up 0.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 131.2877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 661,684 KPW
2018 Average 651,256 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 647,011 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,673.28 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

130.3441
130.1075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KPW 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 130.2335, compared to 130.2231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.2335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.2231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.2598 KPW (High: 132.3368 / Low: 130.0771). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2114 KPW (High: 130.2804 / Low: 130.0690).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.2598
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1656 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 130.3244) against the same month in 2018 (average: 130.3067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 130.3244
2018 Avg (August) 130.3067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.8686 129.7694 130.2749
February 130.2804 130.0690 130.2101
March 130.5893 129.9342 130.2928
April 130.5564 129.4022 130.1272
May 130.4879 130.0597 130.2652
June 130.8891 129.9370 130.2306
July 130.2899 129.7094 130.2070
August 132.3368 130.0771 130.3244
September 131.3559 129.8870 130.2378
October 130.6269 130.0455 130.1808
November 130.4095 130.1021 130.1827
December 130.4095 130.0468 130.2058