2018 BWP to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

815.2796 SLL

YEARLY LOW

601.4914 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

757.4459 SLL

2018 BWP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 815.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 601.4914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 213.7882 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 786.7143 to the December average rate of 784.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 815.2796 was up 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 779.8150, 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 4,076,398 SLL

2017 Average 3,615,115 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 3,007,457 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068,941.23 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

821.1920

602.0954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SLL 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 774.2337, compared to 740.6580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.5757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 774.2337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 740.6580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 191.7005 SLL (High: 793.1919 / Low: 601.4914). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9021 SLL (High: 789.0430 / Low: 771.1409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±191.7005

October Spread (Stable) ±17.9021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 112.2293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -112.2293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 802.4565) against the same month in 2017 (average: 719.5681), the exchange rate shifted by +82.8885 (+11.52%).

2018 Avg (March) 802.4565

2017 Avg (March) 719.5681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	803.8001	774.5026	786.7143
February	812.5652	790.5806	802.9339
March	815.2796	796.7231	802.4565
April	809.6653	782.5957	796.4139
May	795.6193	774.9655	784.5565
June	784.6961	603.5484	672.3273
July	638.2194	603.4530	620.3534
August	793.1919	601.4914	686.0713
September	793.8695	760.0712	777.8515
October	789.0430	771.1409	786.3127
November	798.6650	778.3569	788.8514
December	802.1034	777.2921	784.5078