YEARLY HIGH
1.4153 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.3136 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3726 BWP

2019 HKD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 1.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1017 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3441 to the December average rate of 1.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4153 was up 0.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,382 BWP
2018 Average 32,532 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 32,840 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,542.36 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4088
1.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.3588, compared to 1.3865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0544 BWP (High: 1.3810 / Low: 1.3266). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 BWP (High: 1.4008 / Low: 1.3848).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.4022) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+4.10%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.4022
2018 Avg (August) 1.3469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3810 1.3266 1.3441
February 1.3481 1.3136 1.3367
March 1.3809 1.3415 1.3634
April 1.3758 1.3462 1.3575
May 1.3915 1.3580 1.3700
June 1.3980 1.3630 1.3807
July 1.3684 1.3522 1.3592
August 1.4153 1.3737 1.4022
September 1.4134 1.3789 1.3953
October 1.4120 1.3750 1.3948
November 1.4008 1.3848 1.3912
December 1.3923 1.3584 1.3765