2018 BAM to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5933 BWP

YEARLY LOW

5.8762 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1560 BWP

2018 BAM to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 6.5933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 5.8762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7171 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0720 to the December average rate of 6.2240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.5933 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,967 BWP

2017 Average 29,868 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 29,381 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,585.65 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4927

5.9575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 6.0526, compared to 6.2594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3460 BWP (High: 6.4505 / Low: 6.1044). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 BWP (High: 6.0734 / Low: 5.9809).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3460

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1789 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.4481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2552 (+4.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.4481

2017 Avg (September) 6.1929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.1236	6.0057	6.0720
February	6.1255	5.9584	6.0363
March	6.0734	5.9809	6.0309
April	6.1658	6.0130	6.0712
May	6.0848	5.8762	6.0021
June	6.2124	5.9636	6.1031
July	6.2921	6.1039	6.1717
August	6.4505	6.1044	6.2441
September	6.5933	6.2993	6.4481
October	6.4110	6.1734	6.2691
November	6.4006	6.1079	6.1991
December	6.3089	6.0726	6.2240