2018 BWP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8289 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.7110 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7704 HKD

2018 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.8289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.7110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1178 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8025 to the December average rate of 0.7314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8289 was up 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7962, 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 4,144 HKD

2017 Average 3,768 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 3,555 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.16 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8290

0.7173

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 0.8020, compared to 0.7388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0430 HKD (High: 0.7647 / Low: 0.7216). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 HKD (High: 0.8289 / Low: 0.8151).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.8197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+9.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.8197

2017 Avg (March) 0.7514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8202	0.7904	0.8025
February	0.8272	0.8071	0.8184
March	0.8289	0.8151	0.8197
April	0.8212	0.7984	0.8123
May	0.8020	0.7820	0.7911
June	0.7868	0.7514	0.7677
July	0.7692	0.7508	0.7616
August	0.7647	0.7216	0.7427
September	0.7396	0.7110	0.7266
October	0.7370	0.7208	0.7346
November	0.7446	0.7267	0.7361
December	0.7461	0.7256	0.7314