2018 BWP to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7653 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.5129 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6510 MDL

2018 BWP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.7653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.5129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2524 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7394 to the December average rate of 1.6059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7653 was down 8.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9338, 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 8,826 MDL

2017 Average 8,915 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 7,565 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,261.89 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7634

1.5396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MDL 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 1.7084, compared to 1.5937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0884 MDL (High: 1.6191 / Low: 1.5307). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 MDL (High: 1.6371 / Low: 1.6069).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0884

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1630 (-8.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7447

2017 Avg (February) 1.9078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7626	1.7275	1.7394
February	1.7653	1.7151	1.7447
March	1.7541	1.7186	1.7321
April	1.7246	1.6815	1.7025
May	1.7069	1.6640	1.6812
June	1.6986	1.6156	1.6505
July	1.6371	1.6069	1.6216
August	1.6191	1.5307	1.5735
September	1.5994	1.5129	1.5583
October	1.6147	1.5665	1.5941
November	1.6333	1.5771	1.6088
December	1.6319	1.5724	1.6059