2018 HTG to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1615 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1378 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1510 BWP

2018 HTG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.1615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1511 to the December average rate of 0.1406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1615 was down 4.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807 BWP

2017 Average 797 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 689 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.52 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1586

0.1390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1511, compared to 0.1510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0086 BWP (High: 0.1600 / Low: 0.1514). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.1498 / Low: 0.1465).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-2.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1570

2017 Avg (August) 0.1608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1538	0.1490	0.1511
February	0.1513	0.1470	0.1490
March	0.1498	0.1465	0.1484
April	0.1522	0.1475	0.1491
May	0.1561	0.1503	0.1535
June	0.1574	0.1534	0.1553
July	0.1595	0.1514	0.1552
August	0.1615	0.1530	0.1570
September	0.1600	0.1514	0.1555
October	0.1547	0.1486	0.1510
November	0.1500	0.1426	0.1465
December	0.1440	0.1378	0.1406