2018 BWP to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7924 DJF

YEARLY LOW

16.1300 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.4796 DJF

2018 BWP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 18.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 16.1300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6624 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3414 to the December average rate of 16.6462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.7924 was up 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.1956, 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 93,962 DJF

2017 Average 86,443 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 80,650 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,312.09 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.7869

16.3038

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to DJF 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 18.1770, compared to 16.7823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.9787 DJF (High: 17.3428 / Low: 16.3641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2869 DJF (High: 18.6976 / Low: 18.4107).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9787

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2869

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 0.4908 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 18.5800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.1165), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4634 (+8.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 18.5800

2017 Avg (February) 17.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.7112	18.0762	18.3414
February	18.7924	18.3034	18.5800
March	18.6976	18.4107	18.5095
April	18.5127	17.9962	18.3090
May	18.1728	17.7361	17.9064
June	17.8521	17.0390	17.4156
July	17.4433	17.0363	17.2701
August	17.3428	16.3641	16.8443
September	16.8473	16.1300	16.5107
October	16.7448	16.3603	16.6849
November	16.9443	16.5157	16.7374
December	17.0220	16.4955	16.6462