YEARLY HIGH
6.9633 INR
YEARLY LOW
6.4133 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7091 INR

2018 BWP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 6.9633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 6.4133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5500 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5323 to the December average rate of 6.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9633 was up 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5072, 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 34,816 INR
2017 Average 31,471 INR
Yearly Trough Low 32,067 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,749.90 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9385
6.4954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to INR 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 6.7182, compared to 6.7000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3705 INR (High: 6.8710 / Low: 6.5005). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0984 INR (High: 6.8643 / Low: 6.7659).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3705
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0984

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 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.9016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6342 (+10.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.9016
2017 Avg (October) 6.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6777 6.4133 6.5323
February 6.8561 6.6309 6.7441
March 6.8643 6.7659 6.7987
April 6.8993 6.7232 6.7969
May 6.9203 6.7246 6.8064
June 6.7267 6.5146 6.6309
July 6.7236 6.5612 6.6646
August 6.6893 6.4165 6.5784
September 6.8710 6.5005 6.6867
October 6.9633 6.7739 6.9016
November 6.8829 6.6210 6.7540
December 6.7870 6.4866 6.6148