2018 BWP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5314 RUB

YEARLY LOW

5.7236 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1539 RUB

2018 BWP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 6.5314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 5.7236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8078 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8152 to the December average rate of 6.3210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.5314 was up 10.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.9284, 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 32,657 RUB

2017 Average 28,192 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 28,618 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,038.97 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3715

5.7646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to RUB 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 6.0749, compared to 6.2330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.5527 RUB (High: 6.5314 / Low: 5.9788). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1565 RUB (High: 6.1703 / Low: 6.0138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5527

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1422 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 6.2890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9111 (+16.94%).

2018 Avg (April) 6.2890

2017 Avg (April) 5.3779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.8952	5.7236	5.8152
February	6.0264	5.8460	5.9499
March	6.0841	5.8745	5.9725
April	6.5314	5.9788	6.2890
May	6.4399	6.1345	6.2826
June	6.2235	6.0207	6.1404
July	6.1703	6.0138	6.0990
August	6.4894	6.1252	6.2825
September	6.4475	6.1659	6.2660
October	6.2823	6.0432	6.1736
November	6.3682	6.0938	6.2557
December	6.4956	6.1825	6.3210