YEARLY HIGH
0.0259 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0005 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0244 BWP

2018 KMF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0259 was down 1.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130 BWP
2017 Average 119 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.26 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0257
0.0236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0240, compared to 0.0247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0245 BWP (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0005). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0238).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0255
2017 Avg (September) 0.0246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0238 0.0242
February 0.0244 0.0235 0.0240
March 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
April 0.0243 0.0238 0.0241
May 0.0243 0.0234 0.0239
June 0.0246 0.0237 0.0242
July 0.0247 0.0242 0.0245
August 0.0252 0.0243 0.0247
September 0.0259 0.0251 0.0255
October 0.0253 0.0246 0.0249
November 0.0250 0.0005 0.0238
December 0.0250 0.0241 0.0247