YEARLY HIGH
0.7613 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.7066 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7287 HKD

2019 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.7066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7441 to the December average rate of 0.7265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7613 was down 8.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8289, 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 3,806 HKD
2018 Average 3,851 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,533 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.50 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7516
0.7097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 0.7361, compared to 0.7213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0297 HKD (High: 0.7538 / Low: 0.7241). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 HKD (High: 0.7221 / Low: 0.7139).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0703 (-8.59%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7481
2018 Avg (February) 0.8184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7538 0.7241 0.7441
February 0.7613 0.7418 0.7481
March 0.7454 0.7242 0.7335
April 0.7429 0.7268 0.7367
May 0.7364 0.7187 0.7299
June 0.7337 0.7153 0.7243
July 0.7395 0.7308 0.7357
August 0.7279 0.7066 0.7132
September 0.7252 0.7075 0.7167
October 0.7273 0.7082 0.7170
November 0.7221 0.7139 0.7188
December 0.7362 0.7182 0.7265