YEARLY HIGH
0.0994 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0869 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0923 BWP

2018 JPY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 0.0994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0878 to the December average rate of 0.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0994 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 49,722 BWP
2017 Average 46,126 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 43,456 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,265.53 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0971
0.0870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0900, compared to 0.0947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 BWP (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0919). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0892).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0963
2017 Avg (September) 0.0918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0888 0.0869 0.0878
February 0.0903 0.0870 0.0886
March 0.0911 0.0889 0.0902
April 0.0904 0.0892 0.0898
May 0.0918 0.0893 0.0905
June 0.0949 0.0906 0.0929
July 0.0942 0.0905 0.0925
August 0.0985 0.0919 0.0953
September 0.0994 0.0932 0.0963
October 0.0965 0.0929 0.0947
November 0.0956 0.0926 0.0939
December 0.0978 0.0928 0.0954