2018 BWP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.5068 SOS

YEARLY LOW

52.4088 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.9000 SOS

2018 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 61.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 52.4088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0980 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5091 to the December average rate of 54.2275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61.5068 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.6682, 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 307,534 SOS

2017 Average 279,972 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 262,044 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,490.03 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61.4923

52.9007

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SOS 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 59.2276, compared to 54.5724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.5724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.2356 SOS (High: 56.4124 / Low: 53.1767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2644 SOS (High: 61.4803 / Low: 60.2159).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2356

March Spread (Stable) ±1.2644

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 1.6753 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 60.7763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.3891), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3872 (+9.73%).

2018 Avg (February) 60.7763

2017 Avg (February) 55.3891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.9797	58.0634	59.5091
February	61.5068	59.9242	60.7763
March	61.4803	60.2159	60.7314
April	60.8515	58.1957	59.7901
May	58.7823	57.3183	58.1169
June	57.8759	54.7785	56.4416
July	56.8009	55.3474	56.1166
August	56.4124	53.1767	54.7093
September	54.7663	52.4088	53.6166
October	54.5949	53.2891	54.2982
November	55.3068	53.7555	54.4659
December	55.4493	53.5539	54.2275