2018 BWP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8006 LRD

YEARLY LOW

12.6813 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0937 LRD

2018 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 15.8006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 12.6813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1193 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0211 to the December average rate of 14.7364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8006 was up 23.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.7880, 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 79,003 LRD

2017 Average 50,545 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 63,407 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,596.41 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2703

12.8166

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LRD 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 13.4891, compared to 14.6982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.4309 LRD (High: 15.8006 / Low: 14.3697). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2948 LRD (High: 13.8743 / Low: 13.5795).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4309

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 15.0658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0605), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0053 (+66.28%).

2018 Avg (July) 15.0658

2017 Avg (July) 9.0605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5007	12.6813	13.0211
February	13.7959	12.6859	13.2152
March	13.8743	13.5795	13.7032
April	13.7690	13.3363	13.5700
May	13.8894	13.1975	13.4944
June	14.3910	13.6060	13.9305
July	15.8006	14.3697	15.0658
August	14.7859	14.1807	14.5178
September	14.6899	13.9739	14.3555
October	14.7646	14.3957	14.6813
November	15.0499	14.5304	14.8326
December	15.1147	14.5499	14.7364