YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0031 BWP

2018 MGA to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0033 was down 7.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 BWP
2017 Average 17 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.05 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0032
0.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0030).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-7.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0032
2017 Avg (August) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
June 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
July 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
August 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
September 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
October 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
November 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
December 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030