2019 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2042.5797 STD

YEARLY LOW

1920.1450 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1981.7221 STD

2019 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2042.5797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 1920.1450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.4347 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1997.5321 to the December average rate of 2006.9854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2042.5797 was down 3.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 2123.9924, 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 10,212,898 STD

2018 Average 10,140,639 STD

Yearly Trough Low 9,600,725 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 612,173.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2038.3062

1945.0108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 1976.4586, compared to 1986.9855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1976.4586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1986.9855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 104.7283 STD (High: 2024.8733 / Low: 1920.1450). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5425 STD (High: 1987.7054 / Low: 1964.1630).

June Spread (Volatile) ±104.7283

November Spread (Stable) ±23.5425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 69.4631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -69.4631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 2006.7954) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2077.1056), the exchange rate shifted by -70.3101 (-3.39%).

2019 Avg (February) 2006.7954

2018 Avg (February) 2077.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2022.3448	1946.4178	1997.5321
February	2042.5797	1989.6885	2006.7954
March	1999.2964	1941.9122	1967.0455
April	1993.2115	1950.5994	1976.7348
May	1974.7277	1929.8369	1957.8584
June	2024.8733	1920.1450	1952.7854
July	2039.4228	2014.4166	2030.5316
August	2004.9113	1942.5679	1961.0685
September	1994.3206	1945.4101	1972.1826
October	2000.8658	1946.5419	1971.3789
November	1987.7054	1964.1630	1979.7662
December	2037.9088	1983.0492	2006.9854