2018 BWP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

877.1666 LAK

YEARLY LOW

772.0312 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

827.0207 LAK

2018 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 877.1666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 772.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.1354 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 853.0523 to the December average rate of 799.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 877.1666 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 847.3691, 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 4,385,833 LAK

2017 Average 3,973,978 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 3,860,156 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,677.16 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

876.1499

782.0026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LAK 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 851.9811, compared to 802.0604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.9207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 851.9811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 802.0604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 39.1691 LAK (High: 822.4393 / Low: 783.2702). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.3584 LAK (High: 876.8990 / Low: 862.5406).

August Spread (Volatile) ±39.1691

March Spread (Stable) ±14.3584

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 19.7507 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 868.3043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 777.8883), the exchange rate shifted by +90.4160 (+11.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 868.3043

2017 Avg (February) 777.8883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	870.4102	839.7531	853.0523
February	877.1666	856.6384	868.3043
March	876.8990	862.5406	867.8556
April	869.5079	846.5212	860.0318
May	850.7423	831.3214	841.1965
June	840.9568	805.6204	821.4458
July	826.8102	806.9158	817.7560
August	822.4393	783.2702	803.1986
September	804.7509	772.0312	789.8482
October	802.5730	786.0509	799.2472
November	813.0883	792.8085	803.1342
December	817.3998	792.1429	799.1782