YEARLY HIGH
0.1659 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1577 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1624 BAM

2019 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.1659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1625 to the December average rate of 0.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1659 was down 2.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829 BAM
2018 Average 813 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 788 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.94 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1647
0.1594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BAM 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 0.1625, compared to 0.1624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0061 BAM (High: 0.1638 / Low: 0.1577). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BAM (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.1620).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1642) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.33%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1642
2018 Avg (July) 0.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1647 0.1590 0.1625
February 0.1656 0.1626 0.1642
March 0.1631 0.1605 0.1616
April 0.1641 0.1620 0.1634
May 0.1637 0.1609 0.1626
June 0.1617 0.1584 0.1604
July 0.1659 0.1621 0.1642
August 0.1638 0.1577 0.1599
September 0.1635 0.1600 0.1624
October 0.1630 0.1606 0.1618
November 0.1638 0.1597 0.1624
December 0.1657 0.1623 0.1639