2018 BWP to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3910 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.3242 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3577 BRL

2018 BWP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.3910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3292 to the December average rate of 0.3638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3910 was up 15.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3375, 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 1,955 BRL

2017 Average 1,544 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,621 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.77 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3850

0.3242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BRL 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 0.3500, compared to 0.3655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0404 BRL (High: 0.3778 / Low: 0.3374). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 BRL (High: 0.3683 / Low: 0.3589).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0620 (+20.09%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3709

2017 Avg (August) 0.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3378	0.3242	0.3292
February	0.3441	0.3307	0.3398
March	0.3509	0.3374	0.3428
April	0.3568	0.3456	0.3526
May	0.3766	0.3555	0.3660
June	0.3893	0.3587	0.3695
July	0.3791	0.3600	0.3706
August	0.3910	0.3582	0.3709
September	0.3868	0.3694	0.3799
October	0.3778	0.3374	0.3523
November	0.3735	0.3429	0.3552
December	0.3683	0.3589	0.3638