2018 BWP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

348.1710 MGA

YEARLY LOW

304.7583 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

327.9506 MGA

2018 BWP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 348.1710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 304.7583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.4127 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 332.7930 to the December average rate of 332.0975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 348.1710 was up 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.3001, 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 1,740,855 MGA

2017 Average 1,509,554 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,523,792 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 217,063.35 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

340.8250

310.3930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MGA 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 330.6711, compared to 325.2301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.6711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.2301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 25.3510 MGA (High: 348.1710 / Low: 322.8200). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4762 MGA (High: 334.0097 / Low: 324.5335).

December Spread (Volatile) ±25.3510

May Spread (Stable) ±9.4762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.5361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 332.0975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 317.7965), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3010 (+4.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 332.0975

2017 Avg (December) 317.7965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	337.5539	327.2871	332.7930
February	337.0006	327.0105	331.5767
March	338.3037	321.1671	329.3594
April	337.1370	326.7396	332.8917
May	334.0097	324.5335	328.4587
June	338.3267	317.7789	328.9472
July	331.8740	319.4615	324.4652
August	320.1368	304.7583	312.9290
September	322.7030	306.2623	315.4307
October	332.9244	321.6915	328.1694
November	347.1974	327.0212	338.2890
December	348.1710	322.8200	332.0975