2018 BWP to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.1573 KPW

YEARLY LOW

81.5333 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

88.4668 KPW

2018 BWP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 95.1573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 81.5333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6240 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.3721 to the December average rate of 84.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 95.1573 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.7067, 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 475,786 KPW

2017 Average 435,160 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 407,666 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,119.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

95.2451

82.3674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KPW 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 92.0913, compared to 84.8423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.0913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.8423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.9486 KPW (High: 87.6884 / Low: 82.7398). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5118 KPW (High: 95.0726 / Low: 93.5608).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.9486

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5118

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 2.6663 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 94.1719) against the same month in 2017 (average: 86.1086), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0633 (+9.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 94.1719

2017 Avg (February) 86.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	94.3845	90.9518	92.3721
February	95.1573	92.9264	94.1719
March	95.0726	93.5608	94.0844
April	94.1592	91.5579	93.1545
May	91.9496	89.6769	90.7156
June	90.2526	86.1524	88.0493
July	88.1964	86.1387	87.3412
August	87.6884	82.7398	85.1490
September	85.1588	81.5333	83.4406
October	84.6411	82.7207	84.3482
November	85.6732	83.4948	84.6205
December	86.0421	83.3806	84.1546