2019 BWP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.3448 CDF

YEARLY LOW

149.0338 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.7027 CDF

2019 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 159.3448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 149.0338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3111 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.1276 to the December average rate of 156.2226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 159.3448 was down 7.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 171.8063, 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 796,724 CDF

2018 Average 795,448 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 745,169 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,555.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

156.8941

150.1697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 154.0230, compared to 153.3823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.0230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.3823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 6.2065 CDF (High: 159.3448 / Low: 153.1383). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6895 CDF (High: 157.7279 / Low: 155.0384).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.2065

July Spread (Stable) ±2.6895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 5.6037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 156.2226) against the same month in 2018 (average: 152.0019), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2207 (+2.78%).

2019 Avg (December) 156.2226

2018 Avg (December) 152.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	157.4351	151.3997	155.1276
February	159.1235	154.2826	156.1551
March	154.9054	151.4324	152.9308
April	155.2327	152.1082	153.8929
May	154.3676	151.2249	152.9392
June	155.9922	150.6487	153.0925
July	157.7279	155.0384	156.3337
August	154.9193	149.0338	150.7301
September	153.4775	150.1219	152.2235
October	154.1418	149.6266	152.0227
November	153.4739	150.7475	152.7613
December	159.3448	153.1383	156.2226