YEARLY HIGH
55.6545 XAF
YEARLY LOW
52.7294 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.4742 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 278,272 XAF
2018 Average 272,750 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 263,647 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,625.50 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

55.2437
53.4143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.4624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5595

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 1.5197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (July) 55.0864
2018 Avg (July) 54.4356

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