2018 BWP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0728 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0647 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0693 XDR

2018 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0714 to the December average rate of 0.0672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0728 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0725, 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 364 XDR

2017 Average 349 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 324 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.22 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0726

0.0655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0711, compared to 0.0675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0036 XDR (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0716).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0720

2017 Avg (February) 0.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0720	0.0710	0.0714
February	0.0728	0.0713	0.0720
March	0.0724	0.0716	0.0720
April	0.0720	0.0706	0.0714
May	0.0714	0.0699	0.0707
June	0.0707	0.0680	0.0692
July	0.0698	0.0681	0.0691
August	0.0694	0.0659	0.0676
September	0.0675	0.0647	0.0661
October	0.0676	0.0662	0.0672
November	0.0685	0.0666	0.0676
December	0.0687	0.0665	0.0672