2018 EGP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6164 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.5342 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5724 BWP

2018 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.6164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.5342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0822 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5505 to the December average rate of 0.5972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6164 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,082 BWP

2017 Average 2,903 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 2,671 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 410.88 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6094

0.5346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.5518, compared to 0.5931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0345 BWP (High: 0.6084 / Low: 0.5739). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 BWP (High: 0.5461 / Low: 0.5362).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+4.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6032

2017 Avg (September) 0.5760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5605	0.5392	0.5505
February	0.5484	0.5342	0.5409
March	0.5461	0.5362	0.5427
April	0.5568	0.5403	0.5468
May	0.5637	0.5496	0.5576
June	0.5843	0.5573	0.5723
July	0.5832	0.5706	0.5761
August	0.6084	0.5739	0.5916
September	0.6164	0.5898	0.6032
October	0.6074	0.5936	0.5959
November	0.6019	0.5866	0.5944
December	0.6032	0.5840	0.5972