2019 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8195 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.2319 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4839 KES

2019 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 9.8195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 9.2319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5876 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6384 to the December average rate of 9.4417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.8195 was down 8.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.7623, 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 49,098 KES

2018 Average 49,763 KES

Yearly Trough Low 46,160 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,937.83 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.7542

9.3446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KES 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 9.4809, compared to 9.4870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.3793 KES (High: 9.6112 / Low: 9.2319). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1992 KES (High: 9.4887 / Low: 9.2895).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3793

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3264 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 9.7201) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.7678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0478 (-0.49%).

2019 Avg (July) 9.7201

2018 Avg (July) 9.7678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7146	9.4504	9.6384
February	9.7478	9.4570	9.5545
March	9.5109	9.2659	9.3787
April	9.5870	9.3843	9.4933
May	9.4887	9.2895	9.4109
June	9.6112	9.2319	9.4097
July	9.8195	9.6093	9.7201
August	9.5824	9.2809	9.3936
September	9.5705	9.3435	9.4905
October	9.5867	9.3712	9.4795
November	9.5140	9.2863	9.3965
December	9.5798	9.3458	9.4417