2019 BWP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 55.6545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 52.7294.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9251 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.5103 to the December average rate of 54.9500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.6545 was down 2.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 57.1246, 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 XAF 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 54.4861, compared to 54.4624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.1005 XAF (High: 54.8299 / Low: 52.7294). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5595 XAF (High: 55.0311 / Low: 54.4715).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5197 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 55.0864) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.4356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6508 (+1.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.1780 | 53.2504 | 54.5103 |
| February | 55.5617 | 54.6636 | 55.0912 |
| March | 54.8388 | 53.6318 | 54.2464 |
| April | 55.0311 | 54.4715 | 54.8322 |
| May | 55.0732 | 53.7239 | 54.5179 |
| June | 54.2281 | 52.8601 | 53.7185 |
| July | 55.6545 | 54.3754 | 55.0864 |
| August | 54.8299 | 52.7294 | 53.5667 |
| September | 55.0566 | 53.8956 | 54.4475 |
| October | 54.6806 | 53.7343 | 54.2248 |
| November | 54.8436 | 53.5061 | 54.4988 |
| December | 55.4548 | 54.1898 | 54.9500 |