2019 BWP to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 4.6205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 4.0601.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5604 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5141 to the December average rate of 4.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.6205 was up 1.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.5516, 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 SDG 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 4.3866, compared to 4.1575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2291 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.3096 SDG (High: 4.5096 / Low: 4.2000). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 SDG (High: 4.1595 / Low: 4.1094).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2472 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 4.5404) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7476), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7927 (+159.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5915 | 4.3879 | 4.5141 |
| February | 4.6205 | 4.4981 | 4.5404 |
| March | 4.5256 | 4.3947 | 4.4506 |
| April | 4.5096 | 4.2000 | 4.4432 |
| May | 4.2322 | 4.1346 | 4.1960 |
| June | 4.2399 | 4.1142 | 4.1757 |
| July | 4.2707 | 4.2170 | 4.2498 |
| August | 4.1984 | 4.0648 | 4.1016 |
| September | 4.1597 | 4.0691 | 4.1264 |
| October | 4.1868 | 4.0601 | 4.1249 |
| November | 4.1595 | 4.1094 | 4.1418 |
| December | 4.2675 | 4.1502 | 4.2006 |