2018 BWP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4385 JMD

YEARLY LOW

11.7380 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6558 JMD

2018 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 13.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 11.7380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7005 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7472 to the December average rate of 11.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4385 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9326, 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 67,192 JMD

2017 Average 62,036 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 58,690 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,502.38 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4385

11.7568

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JMD 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 12.9104, compared to 12.4013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8333 JMD (High: 12.6448 / Low: 11.8115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2472 JMD (High: 12.1090 / Low: 11.8618).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8333

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4916 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 13.2984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8449 (+6.78%).

2018 Avg (March) 13.2984

2017 Avg (March) 12.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0366	12.4827	12.7472
February	13.3987	12.9156	13.1544
March	13.4385	13.1625	13.2984
April	13.1677	12.6685	12.9166
May	12.8116	12.5254	12.6581
June	12.8225	12.4869	12.6875
July	13.0337	12.3811	12.7101
August	13.0821	12.4064	12.8271
September	12.8188	12.3536	12.6311
October	12.6448	11.8115	12.3885
November	12.0509	11.7380	11.8969
December	12.1090	11.8618	11.9543