YEARLY HIGH
10.6441 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.5337 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1405 JPY

2019 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 10.6441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 9.5337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1104 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3385 to the December average rate of 10.1613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.6441 was down 7.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.5058, 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 53,221 JPY
2018 Average 54,206 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 47,668 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,552.23 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.6070
9.5646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JPY 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 10.3272, compared to 9.9538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5315 JPY (High: 10.5036 / Low: 9.9721). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1338 JPY (High: 10.2620 / Low: 10.1282).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5315
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 10.5201) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.2887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7686 (-6.81%).

2019 Avg (February) 10.5201
2018 Avg (February) 11.2887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5036 9.9721 10.3385
February 10.6441 10.4600 10.5201
March 10.6292 10.2058 10.3840
April 10.6082 10.3358 10.4901
May 10.4143 9.9262 10.2286
June 10.1782 9.8943 10.0017
July 10.2620 10.1282 10.1935
August 9.9473 9.5337 9.6515
September 9.9836 9.5636 9.8336
October 10.0830 9.6551 9.8861
November 10.0858 9.8574 9.9968
December 10.3200 9.9844 10.1613