2018 HKD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4064 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.2064 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3008 BWP

2018 HKD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.4064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1999 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2462 to the December average rate of 1.3673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4064 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,159 BWP

2017 Average 33,187 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 30,161 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,998.17 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3920

1.2044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.2477, compared to 1.3540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0780 BWP (High: 1.3857 / Low: 1.3077). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 BWP (High: 1.2268 / Low: 1.2064).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3764

2017 Avg (September) 1.3008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2652	1.2192	1.2462
February	1.2389	1.2089	1.2220
March	1.2268	1.2064	1.2200
April	1.2524	1.2178	1.2311
May	1.2788	1.2469	1.2641
June	1.3309	1.2709	1.3029
July	1.3319	1.3001	1.3130
August	1.3857	1.3077	1.3469
September	1.4064	1.3522	1.3764
October	1.3873	1.3568	1.3614
November	1.3761	1.3431	1.3586
December	1.3782	1.3402	1.3673