YEARLY HIGH
13.2141 JMD
YEARLY LOW
11.5395 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4186 JMD

2019 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 13.2141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 11.5395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6746 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3411 to the December average rate of 12.7476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.2141 was down 1.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.4385, 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 66,071 JMD
2018 Average 63,265 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 57,698 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,372.91 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.9855
11.6816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JMD 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 12.2856, compared to 12.5517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0154 JMD (High: 12.8212 / Low: 11.8058). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3255 JMD (High: 12.9485 / Low: 12.6230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0154
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 12.7412) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.1544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4132 (-3.14%).

2019 Avg (February) 12.7412
2018 Avg (February) 13.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8212 11.8058 12.3411
February 13.2141 12.2601 12.7412
March 12.2899 11.5395 11.7903
April 12.4698 11.6602 12.1713
May 12.8090 12.3502 12.5378
June 12.5577 11.9177 12.1318
July 12.7701 12.2977 12.5738
August 12.5757 12.1129 12.2755
September 12.6179 12.1614 12.4169
October 12.8305 12.0767 12.4195
November 12.9485 12.6230 12.8768
December 13.1316 12.3549 12.7476