YEARLY HIGH
12.8427 BWP
YEARLY LOW
11.4829 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0294 BWP

2018 EUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 12.8427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 11.4829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3598 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8873 to the December average rate of 12.1683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.8427 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,214 BWP
2017 Average 58,436 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 57,415 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,799.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.6524
11.6449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 11.8359, compared to 12.2229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5871 BWP (High: 12.4983 / Low: 11.9112). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1976 BWP (High: 11.8852 / Low: 11.6876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5871
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12.5684) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4586 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 12.5684
2017 Avg (September) 12.1098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0275 11.7378 11.8873
February 11.9796 11.5795 11.8006
March 11.8852 11.6876 11.7993
April 11.9703 11.7482 11.8601
May 11.8863 11.4829 11.7289
June 12.2081 11.6674 11.9391
July 12.1839 11.9051 12.0506
August 12.4983 11.9112 12.2015
September 12.8427 12.2976 12.5684
October 12.4461 12.1307 12.2588
November 12.2909 11.9183 12.0897
December 12.3334 11.8644 12.1683