2018 KGS to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1620 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1388 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1490 BWP

2018 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.1388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1411 to the December average rate of 0.1557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1620 was down 11.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 810 BWP

2017 Average 752 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 694 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.85 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1602

0.1380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1428, compared to 0.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0090 BWP (High: 0.1596 / Low: 0.1506). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BWP (High: 0.1412 / Low: 0.1389).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+6.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1583

2017 Avg (September) 0.1483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1433	0.1389	0.1411
February	0.1412	0.1388	0.1399
March	0.1412	0.1389	0.1403
April	0.1435	0.1399	0.1413
May	0.1466	0.1426	0.1447
June	0.1533	0.1458	0.1497
July	0.1534	0.1496	0.1510
August	0.1596	0.1506	0.1552
September	0.1620	0.1551	0.1583
October	0.1585	0.1551	0.1557
November	0.1569	0.1529	0.1548
December	0.1571	0.1522	0.1557