2019 BWP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 46.0883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.5640.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5244 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4357 to the December average rate of 44.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 46.0883 was up 55.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 29.5864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BWP to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 30.0785, compared to 37.6399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5614 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 11.9419 AOA (High: 46.0883 / Low: 34.1464). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5719 AOA (High: 29.8387 / Low: 29.2668).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3688 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 39.1221) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.3944), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7277 (+37.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9981 | 28.5640 | 29.4357 |
| February | 30.2982 | 29.6500 | 29.8835 |
| March | 29.8387 | 29.2668 | 29.5147 |
| April | 30.2146 | 29.5545 | 29.9663 |
| May | 30.7370 | 30.1438 | 30.4145 |
| June | 31.9565 | 30.2947 | 31.2563 |
| July | 32.8846 | 32.1723 | 32.6030 |
| August | 33.3121 | 32.3981 | 32.7027 |
| September | 34.1199 | 32.6632 | 33.6080 |
| October | 46.0883 | 34.1464 | 39.1221 |
| November | 45.4732 | 42.0863 | 43.4906 |
| December | 45.5797 | 42.6944 | 44.3132 |