2018 EUR to BWP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |