2018 BWP to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2352 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2093 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2232 TOP

2018 BWP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.2352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2306 to the December average rate of 0.2129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2352 was up 1.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2310, 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 1,176 TOP

2017 Average 1,095 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,046 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.71 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2344

0.2110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to TOP 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 0.2295, compared to 0.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0127 TOP (High: 0.2251 / Low: 0.2124). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 TOP (High: 0.2180 / Low: 0.2130).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+5.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2324

2017 Avg (March) 0.2213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2349	0.2280	0.2306
February	0.2344	0.2280	0.2317
March	0.2352	0.2298	0.2324
April	0.2334	0.2249	0.2302
May	0.2322	0.2234	0.2283
June	0.2284	0.2191	0.2235
July	0.2273	0.2208	0.2246
August	0.2251	0.2124	0.2186
September	0.2186	0.2093	0.2142
October	0.2173	0.2117	0.2160
November	0.2180	0.2130	0.2157
December	0.2187	0.2093	0.2129