2019 BWP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 839.6914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 785.2478.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.4437 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 811.8296 to the December average rate of 826.0450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 839.6914 was down 4.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 877.1666, 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 LAK 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 808.4228, compared to 810.4426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0198 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 34.1451 LAK (High: 825.4650 / Low: 791.3199). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7536 LAK (High: 817.0227 / Low: 805.2692).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 27.4154 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 826.0450) against the same month in 2018 (average: 799.1782), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8668 (+3.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 825.4650 | 791.3199 | 811.8296 |
| February | 830.9032 | 811.1913 | 817.5276 |
| March | 814.4170 | 792.8254 | 802.1314 |
| April | 818.3913 | 802.2767 | 810.9013 |
| May | 812.7307 | 792.8149 | 805.1913 |
| June | 817.9325 | 791.7644 | 802.9553 |
| July | 826.2711 | 812.0876 | 819.5284 |
| August | 809.6532 | 785.2478 | 792.1130 |
| September | 811.6144 | 790.2870 | 804.8705 |
| October | 820.3881 | 794.0655 | 807.0203 |
| November | 817.0227 | 805.2692 | 813.0784 |
| December | 839.6914 | 816.0238 | 826.0450 |