YEARLY HIGH
2.6582 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.5164 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5968 BWP

2019 MYR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.6582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2.5164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1418 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5607 to the December average rate of 2.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6582 was up 0.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,164 BWP
2018 Average 50,515 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 50,328 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,836.18 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6326
2.5542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.5872, compared to 2.6065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0841 BWP (High: 2.6108 / Low: 2.5267). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 BWP (High: 2.5973 / Low: 2.5673).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0841
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 2.6237) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1734 (+7.08%).

2019 Avg (March) 2.6237
2018 Avg (March) 2.4502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6108 2.5267 2.5607
February 2.5982 2.5164 2.5724
March 2.6582 2.5844 2.6237
April 2.6333 2.5534 2.5866
May 2.6030 2.5585 2.5792
June 2.6430 2.5732 2.6003
July 2.5973 2.5673 2.5760
August 2.6549 2.5869 2.6261
September 2.6461 2.5861 2.6135
October 2.6438 2.5787 2.6127
November 2.6379 2.5991 2.6198
December 2.6108 2.5692 2.5908