2019 BWP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1357.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1265.0731.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.0151 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1342.7845 to the December average rate of 1302.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1357.0881 was down 6.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 1452.7607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BWP to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1331.4907, compared to 1297.6638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.8269 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 58.3280 IDR (High: 1323.4010 / Low: 1265.0731). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.9416 IDR (High: 1337.6847 / Low: 1315.7431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 28.2556 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1335.7693) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1414.8368), the exchange rate shifted by -79.0675 (-5.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1351.5091 | 1322.6097 | 1342.7845 |
| February | 1353.8996 | 1324.7278 | 1337.4212 |
| March | 1346.6199 | 1312.6015 | 1328.5937 |
| April | 1337.6847 | 1315.7431 | 1327.4165 |
| May | 1357.0881 | 1312.9411 | 1335.7693 |
| June | 1329.7569 | 1303.4539 | 1316.9591 |
| July | 1333.6128 | 1309.8869 | 1321.5290 |
| August | 1323.4010 | 1265.0731 | 1293.2734 |
| September | 1304.9372 | 1278.4412 | 1288.9119 |
| October | 1301.5642 | 1277.4183 | 1289.6612 |
| November | 1297.9255 | 1274.6732 | 1290.4970 |
| December | 1315.4730 | 1285.8377 | 1302.1103 |