2018 BWP to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BWP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BWP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2035.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 38.5451.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1997.2403 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.4074 to the December average rate of 40.4608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2035.7855 was up 4428.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.9572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BWP to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.5984, compared to 51.3837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7853 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1995.7365 KMF (High: 2035.7855 / Low: 40.0490). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5639 KMF (High: 42.0401 / Low: 41.4762).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 66.7244 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 107.1852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.9052), the exchange rate shifted by +67.2800 (+168.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.9814 | 40.9095 | 41.4074 |
| February | 42.4974 | 41.0428 | 41.7173 |
| March | 42.0401 | 41.4762 | 41.7387 |
| April | 41.9649 | 41.1477 | 41.5416 |
| May | 42.6470 | 41.1995 | 41.8975 |
| June | 42.2234 | 40.6878 | 41.2880 |
| July | 41.2733 | 40.5168 | 40.8805 |
| August | 41.2169 | 39.6440 | 40.4141 |
| September | 39.8159 | 38.5451 | 39.1929 |
| October | 40.6266 | 39.5800 | 40.1689 |
| November | 2035.7855 | 40.0490 | 107.1852 |
| December | 41.4863 | 39.9418 | 40.4608 |