YEARLY HIGH
0.1941 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1802 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1860 BBD

2019 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1898 to the December average rate of 0.1862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1941 was down 8.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 970 BBD
2018 Average 983 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 901 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1915
0.1810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.1877, compared to 0.1843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 BBD (High: 0.1921 / Low: 0.1849). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BBD (High: 0.1844 / Low: 0.1822).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1907) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-8.89%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1907
2018 Avg (February) 0.2093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1921 0.1849 0.1898
February 0.1941 0.1890 0.1907
March 0.1900 0.1845 0.1869
April 0.1894 0.1853 0.1878
May 0.1876 0.1834 0.1860
June 0.1878 0.1824 0.1851
July 0.1892 0.1869 0.1884
August 0.1860 0.1802 0.1819
September 0.1850 0.1805 0.1829
October 0.1856 0.1806 0.1829
November 0.1844 0.1822 0.1836
December 0.1890 0.1839 0.1862