YEARLY HIGH
4295.6374 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3617.5547 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3987.3234 IRR

2018 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 4295.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 3617.5547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 678.0827 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3699.6499 to the December average rate of 3951.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4295.6374 was up 18.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 3631.2226, 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 21,478,187 IRR
2017 Average 15,982,230 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 18,087,773 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,390,413.64 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4250.2258
3649.5975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IRR 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 3935.7626, compared to 4038.8842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3935.7626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4038.8842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 521.1201 IRR (High: 4293.8162 / Low: 3772.6960). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 85.6416 IRR (High: 3968.7042 / Low: 3883.0626).

May Spread (Volatile) ±521.1201
March Spread (Stable) ±85.6416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 100.9031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -100.9031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4200.1735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3185.9449), the exchange rate shifted by +1014.2286 (+31.83%).

2018 Avg (July) 4200.1735
2017 Avg (July) 3185.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3874.0400 3617.5547 3699.6499
February 3933.9519 3816.6918 3878.2817
March 3968.7042 3883.0626 3919.9198
April 3933.5554 3810.1353 3882.6235
May 4293.8162 3772.6960 4090.0912
June 4230.1671 4062.5665 4144.0094
July 4295.6374 4080.2412 4200.1735
August 4272.0945 3968.0726 4099.2703
September 4084.1890 3910.5102 4002.0773
October 4058.6904 3905.9496 3985.0411
November 4045.4156 3942.5046 3995.5416
December 4062.6613 3900.8205 3951.2016