2018 DOP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2218 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1915 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2055 BWP

2018 DOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2009 to the December average rate of 0.2123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2218 was down 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 BWP

2017 Average 1,093 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 957 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2180

0.1916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.1987, compared to 0.2124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0125 BWP (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2061). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BWP (High: 0.1952 / Low: 0.1915).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2158

2017 Avg (September) 0.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2041	0.1961	0.2009
February	0.1994	0.1922	0.1954
March	0.1952	0.1915	0.1938
April	0.1987	0.1934	0.1953
May	0.2026	0.1978	0.2003
June	0.2109	0.2008	0.2064
July	0.2113	0.2051	0.2076
August	0.2186	0.2061	0.2122
September	0.2218	0.2114	0.2158
October	0.2177	0.2120	0.2137
November	0.2160	0.2095	0.2128
December	0.2138	0.2080	0.2123