YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 BWP

2018 MWK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0152 was up 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 BWP
2017 Average 71 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 64 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0150
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0131).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.94%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0148
2017 Avg (September) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0136 0.0131 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
April 0.0136 0.0132 0.0133
May 0.0139 0.0131 0.0138
June 0.0145 0.0127 0.0136
July 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
August 0.0150 0.0141 0.0146
September 0.0152 0.0145 0.0148
October 0.0150 0.0146 0.0147
November 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
December 0.0147 0.0136 0.0143