2018 BWP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 114.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 101.3785.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8124 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.4023 to the December average rate of 105.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 114.1909 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 113.3459, 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 KRW 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 110.1064, compared to 106.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0982 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.9085 KRW (High: 109.8276 / Low: 102.9191). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0015 KRW (High: 108.2577 / Low: 106.2562).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8060 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 112.9627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 109.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7176 (+3.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.2190 | 107.6513 | 109.4023 |
| February | 114.1909 | 111.0892 | 112.9627 |
| March | 113.8583 | 110.7358 | 112.0227 |
| April | 111.5223 | 108.5014 | 110.6623 |
| May | 109.4872 | 107.3357 | 108.5031 |
| June | 108.2577 | 106.2562 | 107.0850 |
| July | 110.5273 | 106.9524 | 108.8929 |
| August | 109.8276 | 102.9191 | 106.0869 |
| September | 105.4931 | 101.3785 | 103.8365 |
| October | 107.1050 | 104.3783 | 106.2191 |
| November | 107.5745 | 104.6408 | 105.9587 |
| December | 106.2754 | 103.6225 | 105.0546 |