2018 BWP to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2029 KGS

YEARLY LOW

6.1727 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7268 KGS

2018 BWP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 7.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 6.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0302 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0859 to the December average rate of 6.4244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2029 was up 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0773, 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 36,015 KGS

2017 Average 33,245 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 30,864 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,150.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.2333

6.2339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KGS 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 7.0053, compared to 6.4484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3746 KGS (High: 6.6387 / Low: 6.2641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1198 KGS (High: 7.1997 / Low: 7.0798).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3746

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1198

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7.1501) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.6250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5251 (+7.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 7.1501

2017 Avg (February) 6.6250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.2009	6.9769	7.0859
February	7.2029	7.0826	7.1501
March	7.1997	7.0798	7.1257
April	7.1474	6.9663	7.0785
May	7.0145	6.8200	6.9091
June	6.8599	6.5219	6.6823
July	6.6860	6.5191	6.6212
August	6.6387	6.2641	6.4465
September	6.4472	6.1727	6.3171
October	6.4460	6.3109	6.4215
November	6.5404	6.3724	6.4597
December	6.5687	6.3655	6.4244