YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 BWP

2018 CDF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0061 to the December average rate of 0.0066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0068 was down 26.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 BWP
2017 Average 36 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 29 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0067
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0066
2017 Avg (September) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
February 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
April 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
May 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
June 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0066 0.0062 0.0064
August 0.0067 0.0063 0.0065
September 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0066 0.0064 0.0066
December 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066