YEARLY HIGH
0.1556 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1438 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1492 BWP

2018 BTN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1532 to the December average rate of 0.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1556 was down 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 778 BWP
2017 Average 795 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 719 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1540
0.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1490, compared to 0.1494 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) 0.1490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0086 BWP (High: 0.1541 / Low: 0.1455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BWP (High: 0.1482 / Low: 0.1456).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1532
2017 Avg (January) 0.1555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1556 0.1501 0.1532
February 0.1508 0.1460 0.1485
March 0.1482 0.1456 0.1471
April 0.1488 0.1457 0.1471
May 0.1488 0.1451 0.1470
June 0.1530 0.1482 0.1509
July 0.1523 0.1488 0.1501
August 0.1552 0.1497 0.1520
September 0.1541 0.1455 0.1497
October 0.1478 0.1438 0.1450
November 0.1512 0.1453 0.1481
December 0.1541 0.1483 0.1514