2018 BWP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1375 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1257 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1314 AUD

2018 BWP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1290 to the December average rate of 0.1306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1375 was up 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1327, 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 688 AUD

2017 Average 631 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 628 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.30 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1354

0.1282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AUD 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 0.1327, compared to 0.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 AUD (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1257). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AUD (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1295).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+6.18%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1348

2017 Avg (March) 0.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1308	0.1280	0.1290
February	0.1355	0.1299	0.1330
March	0.1375	0.1326	0.1348
April	0.1366	0.1331	0.1348
May	0.1357	0.1314	0.1339
June	0.1321	0.1295	0.1306
July	0.1325	0.1296	0.1310
August	0.1321	0.1257	0.1291
September	0.1313	0.1259	0.1288
October	0.1332	0.1298	0.1320
November	0.1312	0.1276	0.1297
December	0.1326	0.1282	0.1306