2018 BWP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.8063 CDF

YEARLY LOW

147.6620 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.1471 CDF

2018 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 171.8063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 147.6620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1443 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.3436 to the December average rate of 152.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.8063 was up 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.5246, 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 859,032 CDF

2017 Average 705,652 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 738,310 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,721.42 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

170.7928

149.8793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 164.9689, compared to 153.3252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.9689

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.3252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 10.2585 CDF (High: 158.7305 / Low: 148.4720). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4739 CDF (High: 170.3636 / Low: 167.8897).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.2585

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4739

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 4.7827 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 168.5395) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.7717), the exchange rate shifted by +46.7678 (+38.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 168.5395

2017 Avg (February) 121.7717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.4932	159.3800	164.3436
February	171.8063	165.2025	168.5395
March	170.3636	167.8897	169.0500
April	169.0681	164.2102	167.1442
May	164.9638	160.8865	162.7593
June	161.9193	154.5154	157.9766
July	162.2538	152.4566	157.2516
August	158.7305	148.4720	153.8919
September	155.0448	147.6620	151.6221
October	153.8727	149.5548	152.5795
November	155.7808	150.4952	152.6045
December	154.0275	150.3447	152.0019