2018 BWP to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1475 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.1356 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1419 NZD

2018 BWP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1415 to the December average rate of 0.1374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1475 was up 2.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1438, 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 738 NZD

2017 Average 680 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 678 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.41 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1458

0.1367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NZD 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 0.1430, compared to 0.1409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0075 NZD (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1385). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 NZD (High: 0.1444 / Low: 0.1413).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1450

2017 Avg (May) 0.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1439	0.1394	0.1415
February	0.1459	0.1411	0.1433
March	0.1461	0.1426	0.1441
April	0.1452	0.1405	0.1430
May	0.1475	0.1433	0.1450
June	0.1432	0.1387	0.1410
July	0.1444	0.1413	0.1429
August	0.1461	0.1385	0.1420
September	0.1430	0.1373	0.1405
October	0.1459	0.1409	0.1437
November	0.1409	0.1360	0.1388
December	0.1393	0.1356	0.1374