2018 BWP to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.4500 SYP

YEARLY LOW

46.6579 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.6242 SYP

2018 BWP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 54.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 46.6579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7922 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8623 to the December average rate of 48.1557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.4500 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.4756, 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 272,250 SYP

2017 Average 161,298 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 233,289 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,960.87 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.4999

47.1374

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SYP 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 52.6974, compared to 48.5510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.6974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.8334 SYP (High: 50.1762 / Low: 47.3428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8651 SYP (High: 54.4016 / Low: 53.5365).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8334

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8651

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 1.5246 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 53.8863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.5069), the exchange rate shifted by +33.3795 (+162.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 53.8863

2017 Avg (February) 20.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.0037	52.0502	52.8623
February	54.4500	53.1776	53.8863
March	54.4016	53.5365	53.8362
April	53.8789	52.3904	53.3041
May	52.6258	51.3176	51.9102
June	51.6435	49.2983	50.3856
July	50.4689	49.2919	49.9821
August	50.1762	47.3428	48.7270
September	48.7288	46.6579	47.7509
October	48.4329	47.3356	48.2693
November	49.0257	47.7785	48.4212
December	49.2346	47.7116	48.1557