2018 BWP to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.5871 MRO

YEARLY LOW

19.2599 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9307 MRO

2018 BWP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 37.5871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 19.2599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3272 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4240 to the December average rate of 33.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.5871 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.5025, 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 187,936 MRO

2017 Average 174,025 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 96,299 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,636.21 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.6493

32.0988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MRO 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 36.3757, compared to 33.4858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 14.3614 MRO (High: 33.6213 / Low: 19.2599). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5524 MRO (High: 37.5089 / Low: 36.9565).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.3614

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0506 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 37.1867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.3469), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8398 (+8.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 37.1867

2017 Avg (February) 34.3469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.2294	35.7795	36.4240
February	37.5871	36.6543	37.1867
March	37.5089	36.9565	37.1802
April	37.2219	36.1688	36.7968
May	36.3793	35.4224	35.8586
June	35.6498	34.0302	34.8079
July	34.8845	34.0248	34.5542
August	34.6856	32.8201	33.7380
September	33.8270	32.3415	33.1136
October	33.6213	19.2599	32.5613
November	33.9837	33.1196	33.5661
December	34.1300	33.0743	33.3813