2018 GMD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2298 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1963 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2119 BWP

2018 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2030 to the December average rate of 0.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2298 was down 8.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,149 BWP

2017 Average 1,130 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 981 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2243

0.1999

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2065, compared to 0.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0153 BWP (High: 0.2298 / Low: 0.2145). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BWP (High: 0.2036 / Low: 0.1998).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2223

2017 Avg (September) 0.2208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2077	0.1963	0.2030
February	0.2053	0.1981	0.2019
March	0.2036	0.1998	0.2022
April	0.2085	0.2017	0.2046
May	0.2128	0.2075	0.2103
June	0.2215	0.2113	0.2166
July	0.2213	0.2122	0.2160
August	0.2258	0.2134	0.2198
September	0.2298	0.2145	0.2223
October	0.2200	0.2144	0.2156
November	0.2179	0.2122	0.2147
December	0.2187	0.2113	0.2162