2019 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7847 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7077 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7449 BWP

2019 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.7847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.7077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7620 to the December average rate of 0.7466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7847 was down 4.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,234 BWP

2018 Average 38,604 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 35,387 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,847.12 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7657

0.7207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.7511, compared to 0.7386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0509 BWP (High: 0.7847 / Low: 0.7338). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 BWP (High: 0.7408 / Low: 0.7304).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.7620) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0374 (-4.68%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.7620

2018 Avg (January) 0.7994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7847	0.7338	0.7620
February	0.7816	0.7440	0.7599
March	0.7545	0.7361	0.7436
April	0.7601	0.7416	0.7529
May	0.7588	0.7311	0.7462
June	0.7562	0.7251	0.7420
July	0.7633	0.7409	0.7550
August	0.7388	0.7077	0.7244
September	0.7448	0.7268	0.7352
October	0.7485	0.7132	0.7346
November	0.7408	0.7304	0.7360
December	0.7588	0.7344	0.7466