YEARLY HIGH
5.5192 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7290 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0976 BWP

2018 BBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 5.5192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4.7290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7902 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8722 to the December average rate of 5.3476, 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 5.5192 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,596 BWP
2017 Average 25,861 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,645 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,951.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4554
4.7173
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BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 4.8897, compared to 5.3056 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.4160 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 4.8897
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 5.3056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3069 BWP (High: 5.4387 / Low: 5.1318). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0765 BWP (High: 4.8097 / Low: 4.7332).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3069
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0765

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 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5.3939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3116 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 5.3939
2017 Avg (September) 5.0823

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Month High Low Average
January 4.9477 4.7677 4.8722
February 4.8425 4.7290 4.7788
March 4.8097 4.7332 4.7830
April 4.9149 4.7791 4.8311
May 5.0180 4.8940 4.9607
June 5.2233 4.9860 5.1121
July 5.2241 5.1022 5.1524
August 5.4387 5.1318 5.2866
September 5.5192 5.2842 5.3939
October 5.4400 5.3166 5.3352
November 5.3896 5.2525 5.3181
December 5.3969 5.2300 5.3476