YEARLY HIGH
1.6068 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.4912 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5562 BWP

2019 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.6068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.4912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5256 to the December average rate of 1.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6068 was up 0.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,034 BWP
2018 Average 7,380 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,456 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5996
1.5103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.5421, compared to 1.5704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0573 BWP (High: 1.5653 / Low: 1.5081). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BWP (High: 1.5875 / Low: 1.5685).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.5821) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+2.44%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.5821
2018 Avg (October) 1.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5653 1.5081 1.5256
February 1.5315 1.4912 1.5177
March 1.5687 1.5239 1.5493
April 1.5613 1.5280 1.5398
May 1.5781 1.5428 1.5563
June 1.5870 1.5396 1.5638
July 1.5479 1.5287 1.5362
August 1.6061 1.5576 1.5922
September 1.6027 1.5697 1.5821
October 1.6068 1.5585 1.5821
November 1.5875 1.5685 1.5753
December 1.5719 1.5325 1.5543