2018 BWP to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3922 NAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2155 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2949 NAD

2018 BWP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 1.3922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1768 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2506 to the December average rate of 1.3311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3922 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3575, 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 6,961 NAD

2017 Average 6,431 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,077 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 883.90 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3718

1.2254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NAD 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 1.2560, compared to 1.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0767 NAD (High: 1.3922 / Low: 1.3155). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 NAD (High: 1.2518 / Low: 1.2291).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3551) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0608 (+4.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3551

2017 Avg (September) 1.2943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2638	1.2205	1.2506
February	1.2603	1.2155	1.2376
March	1.2518	1.2291	1.2390
April	1.2677	1.2370	1.2527
May	1.2784	1.2300	1.2616
June	1.3242	1.2614	1.2945
July	1.3292	1.2789	1.3059
August	1.3578	1.2843	1.3252
September	1.3922	1.3155	1.3551
October	1.3916	1.3303	1.3596
November	1.3486	1.3033	1.3257
December	1.3527	1.2939	1.3311