2019 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.8508 BIF

YEARLY LOW

166.1168 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

171.2676 BIF

2019 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 177.8508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 166.1168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7340 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.2790 to the December average rate of 174.7522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 177.8508 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 187.4149, 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 889,254 BIF

2018 Average 873,192 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 830,584 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,670.22 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

175.4508

167.0670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BIF 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 171.3036, compared to 171.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.3036

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.2316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 6.9978 BIF (High: 173.4772 / Low: 166.4795). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5187 BIF (High: 172.0278 / Low: 169.5091).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9978

May Spread (Stable) ±2.5187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.8362 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 174.7522) against the same month in 2018 (average: 169.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7388 (+3.40%).

2019 Avg (December) 174.7522

2018 Avg (December) 169.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.4772	166.4795	171.2790
February	175.4320	170.3106	172.9157
March	173.9006	167.7776	170.0822
April	173.3847	169.8565	172.0443
May	172.0278	169.5091	170.8683
June	173.3664	168.3168	170.6321
July	174.9904	172.2710	173.6019
August	171.6573	166.1168	167.7657
September	171.4415	166.6744	169.4700
October	173.2552	166.3365	169.8886
November	172.7666	170.0470	171.9114
December	177.8508	172.4527	174.7522