2018 BWP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.1246 XOF

YEARLY LOW

51.0761 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.5544 XOF

2018 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 57.1246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 51.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0484 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1830 to the December average rate of 53.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.1246 was down 5.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 60.2019, 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 285,623 XOF

2017 Average 281,397 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 255,381 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,242.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

56.3048

51.8233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XOF 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 55.4268, compared to 53.6820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.4268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.5868 XOF (High: 55.0705 / Low: 52.4837). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9331 XOF (High: 56.1240 / Low: 55.1909).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5868

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9331

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5791 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 55.9313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.2558), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3245 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (May) 55.9313

2017 Avg (May) 57.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.8840	54.5379	55.1830
February	56.6480	54.7560	55.5923
March	56.1240	55.1909	55.5936
April	55.8347	54.7989	55.3095
May	57.1246	55.1862	55.9313
June	56.2214	53.7315	54.9512
July	55.0990	53.8381	54.4356
August	55.0705	52.4837	53.7759
September	53.3402	51.0761	52.1968
October	54.0740	52.7040	53.5110
November	55.0376	53.3694	54.2607
December	55.2878	53.1854	53.9118