2018 BWP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7306 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.6282 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6792 BOB

2018 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.7306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7094 to the December average rate of 0.6463, 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 0.7306 was up 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7056, 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 3,653 BOB

2017 Average 3,354 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,141 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.93 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7313

0.6329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BOB 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 0.7072, compared to 0.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0387 BOB (High: 0.6739 / Low: 0.6352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BOB (High: 0.7299 / Low: 0.7178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+9.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7231

2017 Avg (February) 0.6621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7238	0.6942	0.7094
February	0.7306	0.7135	0.7231
March	0.7299	0.7178	0.7225
April	0.7231	0.7030	0.7151
May	0.7048	0.6886	0.6966
June	0.6944	0.6616	0.6762
July	0.6768	0.6605	0.6700
August	0.6739	0.6352	0.6535
September	0.6543	0.6282	0.6411
October	0.6499	0.6360	0.6475
November	0.6575	0.6405	0.6492
December	0.6606	0.6405	0.6463