2018 DJF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0620 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0532 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0573 BWP

2018 DJF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0620 was up 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310 BWP

2017 Average 289 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 266 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0613

0.0531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0550, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 BWP (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0543 / Low: 0.0535).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+6.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0606

2017 Avg (September) 0.0569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0553	0.0534	0.0545
February	0.0546	0.0532	0.0538
March	0.0543	0.0535	0.0540
April	0.0556	0.0540	0.0546
May	0.0564	0.0550	0.0558
June	0.0587	0.0560	0.0574
July	0.0587	0.0573	0.0579
August	0.0611	0.0577	0.0594
September	0.0620	0.0594	0.0606
October	0.0611	0.0597	0.0599
November	0.0605	0.0590	0.0597
December	0.0606	0.0587	0.0601