YEARLY HIGH
2.9595 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.7479 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8675 BWP

2019 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 2.9595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2.7479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2116 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8103 to the December average rate of 2.8643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9595 was up 0.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.9428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,797 BWP
2018 Average 13,596 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 13,739 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,058.09 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.9448
2.7837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.8414, compared to 2.8936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1080 BWP (High: 2.8832 / Low: 2.7752). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 BWP (High: 2.9271 / Low: 2.8925).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1080
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

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 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.9313) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.8192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1122 (+3.98%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.9313
2018 Avg (August) 2.8192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8832 2.7752 2.8103
February 2.8215 2.7479 2.7971
March 2.8904 2.8072 2.8534
April 2.8780 2.8162 2.8396
May 2.9083 2.8425 2.8670
June 2.9232 2.8301 2.8810
July 2.8535 2.8188 2.8312
August 2.9595 2.8668 2.9313
September 2.9549 2.8820 2.9147
October 2.9533 2.8733 2.9162
November 2.9271 2.8925 2.9041
December 2.8993 2.8205 2.8643