YEARLY HIGH
11.4084 ALL
YEARLY LOW
9.8776 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6174 ALL

2018 BWP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 11.4084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 9.8776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5308 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2342 to the December average rate of 10.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.4084 was down 7.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.3550, 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 57,042 ALL
2017 Average 57,494 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 49,388 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,654.20 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.3650
9.9496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ALL 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 10.9838, compared to 10.2510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4798 ALL (High: 10.4541 / Low: 9.9743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2106 ALL (High: 10.5814 / Low: 10.3708).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4798
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2106

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 0.2550 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.2471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9440 (-7.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.2471
2017 Avg (February) 12.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3580 11.0764 11.2342
February 11.4084 11.0660 11.2471
March 11.2613 10.9436 11.1213
April 11.1228 10.7771 10.9059
May 10.9922 10.7077 10.8246
June 10.8080 10.3674 10.5696
July 10.5814 10.3708 10.4626
August 10.5407 10.1126 10.3052
September 10.2335 9.8776 10.0675
October 10.3072 10.0901 10.2154
November 10.4207 10.1755 10.3081
December 10.4541 9.9743 10.1469