YEARLY HIGH
0.7818 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7159 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7451 BWP

2019 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.7159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7592 to the December average rate of 0.7453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7818 was down 4.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,909 BWP
2018 Average 3,862 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,580 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.64 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7643
0.7251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.7508, compared to 0.7393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0442 BWP (High: 0.7601 / Low: 0.7159). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BWP (High: 0.7627 / Low: 0.7493).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7610) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0459 (-5.69%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7610
2018 Avg (February) 0.8070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7803 0.7391 0.7592
February 0.7818 0.7440 0.7610
March 0.7550 0.7357 0.7452
April 0.7583 0.7446 0.7532
May 0.7512 0.7338 0.7459
June 0.7548 0.7262 0.7404
July 0.7627 0.7493 0.7562
August 0.7601 0.7159 0.7283
September 0.7447 0.7241 0.7367
October 0.7433 0.7219 0.7339
November 0.7428 0.7251 0.7356
December 0.7561 0.7355 0.7453