2018 BWP to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0761 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0696 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0736 GBP

2018 BWP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0743 to the December average rate of 0.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0761 was down 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0790, 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 380 GBP

2017 Average 375 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 348 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.30 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0753

0.0707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GBP 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 0.0743, compared to 0.0728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 GBP (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0718). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0742).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0749

2017 Avg (February) 0.0767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0755	0.0725	0.0743
February	0.0761	0.0732	0.0749
March	0.0757	0.0735	0.0748
April	0.0745	0.0721	0.0736
May	0.0758	0.0742	0.0749
June	0.0753	0.0726	0.0736
July	0.0747	0.0726	0.0737
August	0.0752	0.0718	0.0735
September	0.0724	0.0696	0.0711
October	0.0736	0.0705	0.0720
November	0.0745	0.0713	0.0729
December	0.0752	0.0729	0.0738