2018 BWP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1365 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1190 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1273 CAD

2018 BWP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.1190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1276 to the December average rate of 0.1258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1365 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1332, 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 683 CAD

2017 Average 627 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 595 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.65 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1366

0.1193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CAD 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 0.1307, compared to 0.1239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0068 CAD (High: 0.1349 / Low: 0.1280). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CAD (High: 0.1365 / Low: 0.1335).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1351) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+4.36%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1351

2017 Avg (March) 0.1295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1290	0.1255	0.1276
February	0.1349	0.1280	0.1316
March	0.1365	0.1335	0.1351
April	0.1350	0.1300	0.1319
May	0.1310	0.1273	0.1298
June	0.1298	0.1260	0.1284
July	0.1291	0.1260	0.1274
August	0.1268	0.1201	0.1234
September	0.1233	0.1190	0.1208
October	0.1233	0.1199	0.1221
November	0.1264	0.1214	0.1241
December	0.1274	0.1243	0.1258