YEARLY HIGH
0.3823 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.3310 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3685 BWP

2019 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3716 to the December average rate of 0.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3823 was down 4.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,912 BWP
2018 Average 1,843 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,655 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3805
0.3378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3717, compared to 0.3652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0248 BWP (High: 0.3559 / Low: 0.3310). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BWP (High: 0.3768 / Low: 0.3684).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3716) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+4.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3716
2018 Avg (January) 0.3550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3823 0.3653 0.3716
February 0.3721 0.3630 0.3684
March 0.3798 0.3688 0.3750
April 0.3754 0.3662 0.3698
May 0.3768 0.3684 0.3722
June 0.3786 0.3659 0.3732
July 0.3726 0.3638 0.3666
August 0.3807 0.3703 0.3770
September 0.3802 0.3683 0.3721
October 0.3776 0.3638 0.3701
November 0.3710 0.3547 0.3641
December 0.3559 0.3310 0.3413