YEARLY HIGH
0.6610 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.5665 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6066 BWP

2018 MDL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.6610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0945 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5749 to the December average rate of 0.6228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6610 was up 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,305 BWP
2017 Average 2,811 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,832 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.49 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6488
0.5663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5856, compared to 0.6277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0357 BWP (High: 0.6610 / Low: 0.6252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 BWP (High: 0.6223 / Low: 0.6108).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0666 (+11.57%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6419
2017 Avg (September) 0.5753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5789 0.5673 0.5749
February 0.5831 0.5665 0.5732
March 0.5819 0.5701 0.5773
April 0.5947 0.5798 0.5874
May 0.6010 0.5858 0.5948
June 0.6190 0.5887 0.6060
July 0.6223 0.6108 0.6167
August 0.6533 0.6176 0.6357
September 0.6610 0.6252 0.6419
October 0.6384 0.6193 0.6273
November 0.6341 0.6123 0.6217
December 0.6360 0.6128 0.6228