YEARLY HIGH
112.0152 KRW
YEARLY LOW
103.8340 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.3115 KRW

2019 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 112.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 103.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1812 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.3527 to the December average rate of 109.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 112.0152 was down 1.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 114.1909, 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 560,076 KRW
2018 Average 540,149 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 519,170 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,905.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

111.3774
105.3419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KRW 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 107.5003, compared to 109.1228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.5003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.1228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.8176 KRW (High: 111.7645 / Low: 107.9470). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9442 KRW (High: 109.5324 / Low: 107.5882).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8176
June Spread (Stable) ±1.9442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 110.0725) against the same month in 2018 (average: 106.0869), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9856 (+3.76%).

2019 Avg (August) 110.0725
2018 Avg (August) 106.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.6164 103.8340 106.3527
February 108.6078 106.0439 107.0426
March 107.1001 104.7329 105.8448
April 108.7382 105.4934 107.2774
May 111.7645 107.9470 109.9687
June 109.5324 107.5882 108.5153
July 111.8368 108.6084 110.8744
August 112.0152 108.6039 110.0725
September 110.3145 108.1397 109.2783
October 109.1065 107.0204 108.1208
November 108.8596 106.1028 107.2927
December 110.1655 108.1651 109.0980