2018 BWP to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9252 SVC

YEARLY LOW

0.7927 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8600 SVC

2018 BWP to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.9252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.7927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1325 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8979 to the December average rate of 0.8182, 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 0.9252 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8904, 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 4,626 SVC

2017 Average 4,229 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 3,964 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 662.67 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9262

0.8009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SVC 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 0.8953, compared to 0.8247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0485 SVC (High: 0.8527 / Low: 0.8043). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 SVC (High: 0.9236 / Low: 0.9070).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0786 (+9.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9158

2017 Avg (February) 0.8372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9166	0.8848	0.8979
February	0.9252	0.9034	0.9158
March	0.9236	0.9070	0.9146
April	0.9157	0.8903	0.9056
May	0.8925	0.8721	0.8821
June	0.8794	0.8377	0.8562
July	0.8571	0.8375	0.8492
August	0.8527	0.8043	0.8275
September	0.8286	0.7927	0.8114
October	0.8228	0.8059	0.8198
November	0.8326	0.8116	0.8223
December	0.8365	0.8100	0.8182