YEARLY HIGH
0.0687 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0509 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0583 BWP

2019 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0687 was down 12.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343 BWP
2018 Average 355 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 255 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.71 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0677
0.0504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0629, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 BWP (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BWP (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0564).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0662) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-13.77%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0662
2018 Avg (January) 0.0768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0687 0.0647 0.0662
February 0.0657 0.0641 0.0651
March 0.0667 0.0651 0.0660
April 0.0659 0.0630 0.0642
May 0.0632 0.0572 0.0599
June 0.0572 0.0543 0.0557
July 0.0545 0.0524 0.0531
August 0.0547 0.0530 0.0540
September 0.0534 0.0519 0.0525
October 0.0528 0.0509 0.0518
November 0.0564 0.0513 0.0543
December 0.0578 0.0564 0.0570