2019 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1083 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1018 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1055 BWP

2019 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1083 was down 1.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 542 BWP

2018 Average 503 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 509 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.41 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1070

0.1025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.1055, compared to 0.1054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0043 BWP (High: 0.1083 / Low: 0.1040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BWP (High: 0.1041 / Low: 0.1018).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1063) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+5.02%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1063

2018 Avg (June) 0.1012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1058	0.1029	0.1038
February	0.1057	0.1026	0.1047
March	0.1079	0.1051	0.1066
April	0.1066	0.1043	0.1053
May	0.1076	0.1054	0.1063
June	0.1083	0.1040	0.1063
July	0.1041	0.1018	0.1029
August	0.1077	0.1044	0.1065
September	0.1070	0.1045	0.1054
October	0.1067	0.1043	0.1055
November	0.1077	0.1051	0.1064
December	0.1070	0.1044	0.1059