YEARLY HIGH
0.2057 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1808 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1935 BWP

2018 PHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2057 was down 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,427 BWP
2017 Average 51,336 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 45,198 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,229.19 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

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PHP 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 0.1881, compared to 0.1989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0125 BWP (High: 0.1982 / Low: 0.1856). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BWP (High: 0.2035 / Low: 0.2003).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0125
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1999
2017 Avg (September) 0.1994

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1982 0.1856 0.1929
February 0.1877 0.1809 0.1842
March 0.1849 0.1808 0.1836
April 0.1904 0.1829 0.1857
May 0.1922 0.1867 0.1899
June 0.1959 0.1897 0.1926
July 0.1954 0.1910 0.1931
August 0.2041 0.1934 0.1985
September 0.2057 0.1954 0.1999
October 0.2037 0.1959 0.1979
November 0.2035 0.2003 0.2016
December 0.2052 0.1983 0.2026