2018 GTQ to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4529 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.2777 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3545 BWP

2018 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.4529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 1.2777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3254 to the December average rate of 1.3830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4529 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,265 BWP

2017 Average 7,035 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 6,389 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 875.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4208

1.2809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.3196, compared to 1.3894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0847 BWP (High: 1.4529 / Low: 1.3682). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 BWP (High: 1.3022 / Low: 1.2777).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.4089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.29%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.4089

2017 Avg (August) 1.4048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3455	1.2975	1.3254
February	1.3164	1.2835	1.2983
March	1.3022	1.2777	1.2926
April	1.3254	1.2888	1.3032
May	1.3490	1.3200	1.3333
June	1.3939	1.3280	1.3645
July	1.3937	1.3605	1.3747
August	1.4529	1.3682	1.4089
September	1.4514	1.3705	1.4091
October	1.4061	1.3706	1.3810
November	1.3968	1.3622	1.3797
December	1.3964	1.3537	1.3830