YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0105 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 BWP

2018 KPW to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0123 was up 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 BWP
2017 Average 57 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 53 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.78 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0121
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0105).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0120
2017 Avg (September) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108
February 0.0108 0.0105 0.0106
March 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
April 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
May 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
June 0.0116 0.0111 0.0114
July 0.0116 0.0113 0.0114
August 0.0121 0.0114 0.0117
September 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
October 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0120 0.0117 0.0118
December 0.0120 0.0116 0.0119