2018 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.4149 BIF

YEARLY LOW

160.4069 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

174.6984 BIF

2018 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 187.4149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 160.4069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0081 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.9583 to the December average rate of 169.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 187.4149 was up 4.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 179.1531, 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 937,075 BIF

2017 Average 833,056 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 802,034 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,040.41 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

186.6813

162.6280

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BIF 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 180.9582, compared to 168.4387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.9582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.4387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 9.7549 BIF (High: 172.9500 / Low: 163.1951). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1025 BIF (High: 180.2748 / Low: 176.1723).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.7549

May Spread (Stable) ±4.1025

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 5.0849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 184.6769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 161.9877), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6892 (+14.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 184.6769

2017 Avg (February) 161.9877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.3999	177.6277	180.9583
February	187.4149	181.7201	184.6769
March	186.5685	182.4397	184.6533
April	186.2260	179.7463	183.3926
May	180.2748	176.1723	178.5764
June	178.4518	169.3316	173.4915
July	173.6108	169.2627	171.8953
August	172.9500	163.1951	167.9825
September	168.3123	160.4069	164.6325
October	170.5973	163.9072	167.8915
November	172.4600	165.7407	169.2171
December	173.5660	165.9034	169.0134