2018 BWP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4728 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.2330 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3386 SCR

2018 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.2330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2398 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4279 to the December average rate of 1.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4728 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4320, 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 7,364 SCR

2017 Average 6,568 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 6,165 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4441

1.2495

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.3925, compared to 1.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1250 SCR (High: 1.3580 / Low: 1.2330). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 SCR (High: 1.2983 / Low: 1.2652).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1250

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.4263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1234 (+9.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.4263

2017 Avg (March) 1.3029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4685	1.3953	1.4279
February	1.4622	1.3784	1.4246
March	1.4728	1.4009	1.4263
April	1.4376	1.3685	1.3947
May	1.4322	1.3405	1.3600
June	1.3491	1.2967	1.3217
July	1.3309	1.2959	1.3146
August	1.3230	1.2493	1.2858
September	1.3580	1.2330	1.2657
October	1.3049	1.2536	1.2791
November	1.2983	1.2652	1.2835
December	1.3041	1.2639	1.2787