YEARLY HIGH
0.5798 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.4871 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5306 BWP

2018 MXN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.5798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.4871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0927 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5154 to the December average rate of 0.5326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5798 was down 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,991 BWP
2017 Average 27,416 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 24,355 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,635.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5742
0.4982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.5135, compared to 0.5477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0436 BWP (High: 0.5754 / Low: 0.5318). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 BWP (High: 0.5223 / Low: 0.5026).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5678
2017 Avg (September) 0.5701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5247 0.4988 0.5154
February 0.5223 0.5026 0.5127
March 0.5263 0.5046 0.5145
April 0.5368 0.5139 0.5259
May 0.5201 0.4978 0.5077
June 0.5289 0.4871 0.5045
July 0.5520 0.5233 0.5425
August 0.5757 0.5513 0.5609
September 0.5798 0.5591 0.5678
October 0.5754 0.5318 0.5565
November 0.5408 0.5121 0.5259
December 0.5483 0.5099 0.5326