2019 BWP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4129 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.2744 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3429 ZAR

2019 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.4129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1385 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3126 to the December average rate of 1.3395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4129 was up 0.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3992, 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 7,065 ZAR

2018 Average 6,485 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,372 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.72 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3873

1.3058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ZAR 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 1.3317, compared to 1.3542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0884 ZAR (High: 1.3628 / Low: 1.2744). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 ZAR (High: 1.3692 / Low: 1.3499).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0884

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.3805) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0516 (+3.88%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.3805

2018 Avg (August) 1.3290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3628	1.2744	1.3126
February	1.3441	1.2794	1.3162
March	1.3584	1.3255	1.3448
April	1.3485	1.3156	1.3282
May	1.3679	1.3179	1.3402
June	1.3791	1.3224	1.3480
July	1.3497	1.3102	1.3246
August	1.4129	1.3535	1.3805
September	1.3759	1.3426	1.3603
October	1.4021	1.3359	1.3615
November	1.3692	1.3499	1.3586
December	1.3617	1.3178	1.3395