2018 BIF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0062 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0053 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0057 BWP

2018 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0062 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 BWP

2017 Average 30 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 27 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.49 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0061

0.0053

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0054).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0061

2017 Avg (September) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0056	0.0054	0.0055
February	0.0055	0.0053	0.0054
March	0.0055	0.0054	0.0054
April	0.0056	0.0054	0.0055
May	0.0057	0.0055	0.0056
June	0.0059	0.0056	0.0058
July	0.0059	0.0058	0.0058
August	0.0061	0.0058	0.0060
September	0.0062	0.0059	0.0061
October	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
November	0.0060	0.0058	0.0059
December	0.0060	0.0058	0.0059