2018 ETB to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3992 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.3432 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3684 BWP

2018 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.3992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.3432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3550 to the December average rate of 0.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3992 was down 16.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,996 BWP

2017 Average 2,169 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 1,716 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.10 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3932

0.3434

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3556, compared to 0.3812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0235 BWP (High: 0.3937 / Low: 0.3703). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BWP (High: 0.3507 / Low: 0.3436).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3891) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0433 (-10.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3891

2017 Avg (September) 0.4324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3605	0.3466	0.3550
February	0.3531	0.3432	0.3475
March	0.3507	0.3436	0.3479
April	0.3574	0.3470	0.3516
May	0.3647	0.3562	0.3605
June	0.3790	0.3617	0.3710
July	0.3792	0.3698	0.3738
August	0.3937	0.3703	0.3825
September	0.3992	0.3799	0.3891
October	0.3914	0.3787	0.3827
November	0.3857	0.3737	0.3799
December	0.3842	0.3704	0.3793