YEARLY HIGH
0.1310 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1236 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1268 SGD

2019 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1287 to the December average rate of 0.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1310 was down 6.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1398, 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 655 SGD
2018 Average 662 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 618 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.01 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1295
0.1246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SGD 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 0.1275, compared to 0.1262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 SGD (High: 0.1299 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SGD (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1291) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-6.56%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1291
2018 Avg (February) 0.1381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1299 0.1262 0.1287
February 0.1310 0.1276 0.1291
March 0.1287 0.1251 0.1265
April 0.1281 0.1261 0.1273
May 0.1288 0.1259 0.1275
June 0.1270 0.1244 0.1261
July 0.1293 0.1269 0.1282
August 0.1280 0.1248 0.1260
September 0.1278 0.1248 0.1262
October 0.1263 0.1241 0.1253
November 0.1260 0.1236 0.1250
December 0.1275 0.1248 0.1263