2018 BWP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5058 JPY

YEARLY LOW

10.0560 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8437 JPY

2018 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 11.5058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 10.0560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4499 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3878 to the December average rate of 10.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5058 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4841, 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 57,529 JPY

2017 Average 54,215 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 50,280 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,249.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4877

10.2886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JPY 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 11.1201, compared to 10.5673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7207 JPY (High: 10.8776 / Low: 10.1569). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1519 JPY (High: 11.2125 / Low: 11.0606).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7207

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.3878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5236 (+4.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.3878

2017 Avg (January) 10.8641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5058	11.2646	11.3878
February	11.4897	11.0773	11.2887
March	11.2516	10.9712	11.0810
April	11.2125	11.0606	11.1373
May	11.1978	10.8919	11.0547
June	11.0428	10.5382	10.7712
July	11.0477	10.6124	10.8104
August	10.8776	10.1569	10.5021
September	10.7295	10.0560	10.3886
October	10.7605	10.3663	10.5636
November	10.7962	10.4586	10.6519
December	10.7734	10.2206	10.4871