YEARLY HIGH
0.0970 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0901 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0930 USD

2019 BWP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0949 to the December average rate of 0.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0970 was down 8.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1057, 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 485 USD
2018 Average 491 USD
Yearly Trough Low 450 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.67 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0958
0.0905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to USD 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 0.0939, compared to 0.0922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.0961 / Low: 0.0925). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 USD (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0911).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0953) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-8.89%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0953
2018 Avg (February) 0.1046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0961 0.0925 0.0949
February 0.0970 0.0945 0.0953
March 0.0950 0.0922 0.0934
April 0.0947 0.0927 0.0939
May 0.0938 0.0917 0.0930
June 0.0939 0.0912 0.0925
July 0.0946 0.0934 0.0942
August 0.0930 0.0901 0.0910
September 0.0925 0.0902 0.0915
October 0.0928 0.0903 0.0914
November 0.0922 0.0911 0.0918
December 0.0945 0.0920 0.0931