YEARLY HIGH
0.1559 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1436 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1491 BWP

2018 INR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.1436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1531 to the December average rate of 0.1512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1559 was down 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,981 BWP
2017 Average 39,730 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 35,903 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,078.86 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1539
0.1441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.1489, compared to 0.1493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0083 BWP (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BWP (High: 0.1478 / Low: 0.1457).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1531
2017 Avg (January) 0.1555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1559 0.1498 0.1531
February 0.1508 0.1459 0.1483
March 0.1478 0.1457 0.1471
April 0.1487 0.1449 0.1471
May 0.1487 0.1445 0.1469
June 0.1535 0.1487 0.1508
July 0.1524 0.1487 0.1501
August 0.1558 0.1495 0.1520
September 0.1538 0.1455 0.1496
October 0.1476 0.1436 0.1449
November 0.1510 0.1453 0.1481
December 0.1542 0.1473 0.1512