2018 BWP to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2583 HTG

YEARLY LOW

6.1928 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6288 HTG

2018 BWP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 7.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 6.1928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0655 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6199 to the December average rate of 7.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2583 was up 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8297, 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 36,291 HTG

2017 Average 31,415 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 30,964 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,327.50 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1865

6.2987

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HTG 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 6.6215, compared to 6.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3552 HTG (High: 6.6065 / Low: 6.2513). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1516 HTG (High: 6.8279 / Low: 6.6763).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3552

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1903 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 7.1125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8217 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 7.1125

2017 Avg (December) 6.2909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7101	6.5027	6.6199
February	6.8026	6.6110	6.7118
March	6.8279	6.6763	6.7383
April	6.7803	6.5685	6.7054
May	6.6525	6.4075	6.5151
June	6.5188	6.3548	6.4386
July	6.6053	6.2692	6.4452
August	6.5341	6.1928	6.3727
September	6.6065	6.2513	6.4327
October	6.7302	6.4622	6.6251
November	7.0124	6.6676	6.8283
December	7.2583	6.9430	7.1125