2018 BWP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9142 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.5052 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7190 ETB

2018 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.5052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4090 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8176 to the December average rate of 2.6365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9142 was up 4.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7881, 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 14,571 ETB

2017 Average 11,590 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 12,526 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9083

2.5402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 2.8140, compared to 2.6239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1610 ETB (High: 2.7008 / Low: 2.5398). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 ETB (High: 2.9103 / Low: 2.8514).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1610

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.8776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7087 (+32.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.8776

2017 Avg (February) 2.1689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8852	2.7737	2.8176
February	2.9142	2.8317	2.8776
March	2.9103	2.8514	2.8747
April	2.8821	2.7979	2.8444
May	2.8074	2.7418	2.7737
June	2.7646	2.6387	2.6962
July	2.7045	2.6370	2.6756
August	2.7008	2.5398	2.6150
September	2.6323	2.5052	2.5709
October	2.6405	2.5547	2.6129
November	2.6759	2.5926	2.6324
December	2.6998	2.6027	2.6365