2018 BWP to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5516 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.7093 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2568 SDG

2018 BWP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 4.5516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.7093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8423 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7197 to the December average rate of 4.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 518.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5516 was up 537.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7141, 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 22,758 SDG

2017 Average 3,208 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 3,546 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,211.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8560

0.3437

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BWP to SDG 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 1.6360, compared to 2.8775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6360

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.7949 SDG (High: 4.4627 / Low: 1.6678). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 SDG (High: 0.7371 / Low: 0.7093).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7949

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.4506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6630), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7876 (+571.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.4506

2017 Avg (December) 0.6630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7371	0.7093	0.7197
February	1.9167	0.7333	1.7476
March	1.9189	1.8756	1.8905
April	1.8989	1.8313	1.8737
May	1.8445	1.7995	1.8207
June	1.8156	1.7237	1.7640
July	1.7631	1.7228	1.7476
August	1.7540	1.6566	1.7050
September	1.7042	1.6307	1.6711
October	4.4627	1.6678	3.2107
November	4.5312	4.4189	4.4800
December	4.5516	4.4063	4.4506