YEARLY HIGH
0.2157 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.1931 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2045 FJD

2018 BWP to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.1931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2074 to the December average rate of 0.1985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2157 was up 3.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2094, 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 1,078 FJD
2017 Average 996 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 965 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.94 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2138
0.1955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to FJD 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 0.2092, compared to 0.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0091 FJD (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1953). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 FJD (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1967).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+5.60%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2122
2017 Avg (March) 0.2010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2101 0.2053 0.2074
February 0.2139 0.2081 0.2112
March 0.2157 0.2101 0.2122
April 0.2146 0.2091 0.2112
May 0.2124 0.2069 0.2096
June 0.2078 0.1998 0.2033
July 0.2060 0.2010 0.2036
August 0.2044 0.1953 0.1997
September 0.2021 0.1931 0.1970
October 0.2025 0.1972 0.2010
November 0.2012 0.1965 0.1991
December 0.2004 0.1967 0.1985