YEARLY HIGH
0.6817 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.5821 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6404 BWP

2019 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.6817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0995 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5896 to the December average rate of 0.6679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6817 was up 10.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,408 BWP
2018 Average 2,863 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,911 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497.53 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6839
0.5810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BWP 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 0.6163, compared to 0.6646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0306 BWP (High: 0.6530 / Low: 0.6224). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BWP (High: 0.6817 / Low: 0.6725).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.6753) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0810 (+13.62%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.6753
2018 Avg (November) 0.5944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6038 0.5821 0.5896
February 0.6033 0.5840 0.5970
March 0.6256 0.6016 0.6160
April 0.6281 0.6096 0.6173
May 0.6530 0.6224 0.6318
June 0.6535 0.6372 0.6461
July 0.6464 0.6361 0.6394
August 0.6710 0.6500 0.6639
September 0.6806 0.6549 0.6672
October 0.6801 0.6676 0.6736
November 0.6817 0.6725 0.6753
December 0.6754 0.6598 0.6679