YEARLY HIGH
5.4919 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7047 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0704 BWP

2018 BZD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 5.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4.7047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7872 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8489 to the December average rate of 5.3054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4919 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,459 BWP
2017 Average 25,718 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,523 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,936.11 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4273
4.6929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to BWP 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 4.8654, compared to 5.2754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3078 BWP (High: 5.4131 / Low: 5.1052). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0866 BWP (High: 4.8000 / Low: 4.7134).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3078
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5.3661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3282 (+6.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 5.3661
2017 Avg (September) 5.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9202 4.7497 4.8489
February 4.8186 4.7047 4.7541
March 4.8000 4.7134 4.7607
April 4.8894 4.7541 4.8075
May 4.9914 4.8776 4.9356
June 5.1961 4.9505 5.0859
July 5.1987 5.0791 5.1270
August 5.4131 5.1052 5.2623
September 5.4919 5.2538 5.3661
October 5.4019 5.2906 5.3095
November 5.3637 5.2138 5.2819
December 5.3587 5.1894 5.3054