YEARLY HIGH
0.0519 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0266 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 BWP

2018 MRO to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0519 was up 72.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260 BWP
2017 Average 144 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 133 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.58 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0317
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0275, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0222 BWP (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0297). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0267).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+8.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0313
2017 Avg (October) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0269 0.0275
February 0.0273 0.0266 0.0269
March 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
April 0.0276 0.0269 0.0272
May 0.0282 0.0275 0.0279
June 0.0294 0.0281 0.0287
July 0.0294 0.0287 0.0289
August 0.0305 0.0288 0.0296
September 0.0309 0.0296 0.0302
October 0.0519 0.0297 0.0313
November 0.0302 0.0294 0.0298
December 0.0302 0.0293 0.0300