YEARLY HIGH
1.6160 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.4903 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5410 BWP

2018 CNY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.6160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1257 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5163 to the December average rate of 1.5518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6160 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,399 BWP
2017 Average 38,277 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 37,258 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,141.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5879
1.5047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.5355, compared to 1.5466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0822 BWP (High: 1.6160 / Low: 1.5338). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BWP (High: 1.5209 / Low: 1.5056).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5737
2017 Avg (September) 1.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5272 1.5038 1.5163
February 1.5401 1.4903 1.5116
March 1.5209 1.5056 1.5129
April 1.5522 1.5194 1.5338
May 1.5726 1.5422 1.5573
June 1.6101 1.5562 1.5810
July 1.5745 1.4978 1.5345
August 1.5823 1.5024 1.5444
September 1.6160 1.5338 1.5737
October 1.5723 1.5325 1.5420
November 1.5569 1.5131 1.5331
December 1.5686 1.5198 1.5518