YEARLY HIGH
21.8885 GYD
YEARLY LOW
18.9307 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4727 GYD

2018 BWP to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 21.8885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 18.9307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9578 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2524 to the December average rate of 19.5527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8885 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.0653, 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 109,442 GYD
2017 Average 100,271 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 94,653 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,788.92 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.9059
19.1477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GYD 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 21.2493, compared to 19.6960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.2147 GYD (High: 20.3827 / Low: 19.1680). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4036 GYD (High: 21.8715 / Low: 21.4679).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2147
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4036

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 0.6242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 21.6761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.8304), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8457 (+9.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 21.6761
2017 Avg (February) 19.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7282 20.8241 21.2524
February 21.8885 21.3701 21.6761
March 21.8715 21.4679 21.6367
April 21.7026 21.1215 21.4434
May 21.3408 20.7350 21.0559
June 20.9977 19.9764 20.4316
July 20.5464 19.9964 20.2573
August 20.3827 19.1680 19.7671
September 19.8119 18.9307 19.3776
October 19.6739 19.2534 19.5775
November 19.8978 19.3898 19.6436
December 19.8608 19.3390 19.5527