2018 BWP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3884 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.3328 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3611 AED

2018 BWP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3770 to the December average rate of 0.3434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3884 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,942 AED

2017 Average 1,776 AED

Yearly Trough Low 1,664 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.97 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3887

0.3362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AED 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 0.3758, compared to 0.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0202 AED (High: 0.3579 / Low: 0.3377). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 AED (High: 0.3880 / Low: 0.3818).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+9.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3843

2017 Avg (February) 0.3514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3852	0.3712	0.3770
February	0.3884	0.3792	0.3843
March	0.3880	0.3818	0.3840
April	0.3843	0.3737	0.3802
May	0.3753	0.3660	0.3702
June	0.3683	0.3516	0.3594
July	0.3600	0.3516	0.3565
August	0.3579	0.3377	0.3475
September	0.3476	0.3328	0.3405
October	0.3454	0.3376	0.3442
November	0.3497	0.3408	0.3454
December	0.3512	0.3403	0.3434