YEARLY HIGH
10.2846 RSD
YEARLY LOW
9.1955 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8348 RSD

2018 BWP to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 10.2846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 9.1955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0891 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9776 to the December average rate of 9.7207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2846 was down 9.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3346, 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 51,423 RSD
2017 Average 52,016 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 45,978 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,445.27 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1417
9.3464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to RSD 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 9.9933, compared to 9.6762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4498 RSD (High: 10.1303 / Low: 9.6805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1954 RSD (High: 10.0620 / Low: 9.8666).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4498
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1954

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 10.0755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6426 (-6.00%).

2018 Avg (May) 10.0755
2017 Avg (May) 10.7181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1117 9.8680 9.9776
February 10.1837 9.8681 10.0269
March 10.1395 9.9266 10.0199
April 10.0620 9.8666 9.9666
May 10.2846 9.9345 10.0755
June 10.1303 9.6805 9.8934
July 9.9072 9.6814 9.7960
August 9.9140 9.4643 9.6817
September 9.6229 9.1955 9.4127
October 9.7801 9.5289 9.6623
November 9.9271 9.6173 9.7838
December 9.9637 9.5816 9.7207