YEARLY HIGH
0.0966 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0877 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0924 CHF

2019 BWP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0939 to the December average rate of 0.0915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0966 was down 5.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1022, 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 483 CHF
2018 Average 480 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 438 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.58 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0961
0.0884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CHF 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 0.0938, compared to 0.0910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 CHF (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CHF (High: 0.0938 / Low: 0.0924).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0954) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.37%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0954
2018 Avg (February) 0.0978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0913 0.0939
February 0.0966 0.0945 0.0954
March 0.0949 0.0918 0.0934
April 0.0958 0.0930 0.0947
May 0.0951 0.0917 0.0940
June 0.0923 0.0903 0.0914
July 0.0938 0.0924 0.0930
August 0.0917 0.0877 0.0890
September 0.0918 0.0892 0.0906
October 0.0920 0.0896 0.0908
November 0.0921 0.0898 0.0912
December 0.0923 0.0904 0.0915