YEARLY HIGH
146.5318 LBP
YEARLY LOW
135.8536 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.4641 LBP

2019 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 146.5318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 135.8536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6781 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.1859 to the December average rate of 140.8039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 146.5318 was down 8.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 160.5654, 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 732,659 LBP
2018 Average 743,232 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 679,268 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,390.69 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

144.5299
136.6442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LBP 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 141.6758, compared to 139.2525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.6758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.2525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 6.4577 LBP (High: 144.6404 / Low: 138.1827). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6519 LBP (High: 139.3909 / Low: 137.7391).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.4577
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.9850 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 143.8728) against the same month in 2018 (average: 158.4220), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5492 (-9.18%).

2019 Avg (February) 143.8728
2018 Avg (February) 158.4220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.4284 139.5741 143.1859
February 146.5318 142.5198 143.8728
March 143.2709 139.3427 141.0161
April 142.7963 140.0870 141.7605
May 144.6404 138.1827 140.5066
June 141.6915 137.7856 139.7127
July 143.0561 140.8863 142.2863
August 140.2271 135.8536 137.3013
September 139.1323 136.3126 138.0743
October 140.4344 136.0783 138.1929
November 139.3909 137.7391 138.8564
December 142.9919 139.0930 140.8039