YEARLY HIGH
0.1730 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1551 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1663 BWP

2019 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1580 to the December average rate of 0.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1730 was down 0.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 865 BWP
2018 Average 813 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 775 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1722
0.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1635, compared to 0.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0079 BWP (High: 0.1676 / Low: 0.1597). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BWP (High: 0.1698 / Low: 0.1666).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.1706) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+6.70%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.1706
2018 Avg (November) 0.1599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1601 0.1551 0.1580
February 0.1618 0.1574 0.1595
March 0.1676 0.1597 0.1641
April 0.1672 0.1626 0.1649
May 0.1677 0.1635 0.1657
June 0.1712 0.1655 0.1686
July 0.1698 0.1666 0.1679
August 0.1703 0.1639 0.1669
September 0.1719 0.1643 0.1684
October 0.1722 0.1680 0.1701
November 0.1730 0.1686 0.1706
December 0.1726 0.1685 0.1709