2018 LKR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0681 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0584 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0628 BWP

2018 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0634 to the December average rate of 0.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0681 was down 5.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340 BWP

2017 Average 339 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 292 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.14 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0666

0.0586

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0630 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) 0.0626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0057 BWP (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BWP (High: 0.0624 / Low: 0.0613).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0654) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0654

2017 Avg (September) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0643	0.0620	0.0634
February	0.0627	0.0608	0.0617
March	0.0620	0.0607	0.0615
April	0.0624	0.0613	0.0618
May	0.0636	0.0621	0.0628
June	0.0660	0.0628	0.0643
July	0.0660	0.0639	0.0647
August	0.0678	0.0643	0.0660
September	0.0681	0.0624	0.0654
October	0.0637	0.0614	0.0623
November	0.0621	0.0585	0.0604
December	0.0599	0.0584	0.0593