2018 BRL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0844 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.5577 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8009 BWP

2018 BRL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.0844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 2.5577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5266 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0376 to the December average rate of 2.7490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0844 was down 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 77,109 BWP

2017 Average 81,042 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 63,944 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,165.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0781

2.5921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.8624, compared to 2.7393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3166 BWP (High: 2.9636 / Low: 2.6469). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0710 BWP (High: 2.7861 / Low: 2.7150).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3166

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.0376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2744 (-8.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.0376

2017 Avg (January) 3.3120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0844	2.9603	3.0376
February	3.0237	2.9064	2.9431
March	2.9640	2.8495	2.9174
April	2.8934	2.8027	2.8359
May	2.8127	2.6551	2.7330
June	2.7881	2.5685	2.7076
July	2.7776	2.6377	2.6987
August	2.7919	2.5577	2.6987
September	2.7068	2.5851	2.6326
October	2.9636	2.6469	2.8401
November	2.9160	2.6773	2.8166
December	2.7861	2.7150	2.7490