2018 NAD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8227 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7183 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7732 BWP

2018 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.7183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1045 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7997 to the December average rate of 0.7514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8227 was up 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,114 BWP

2017 Average 3,889 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,591 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8154

0.7283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.7964, compared to 0.7500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0422 BWP (High: 0.7787 / Low: 0.7365). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 BWP (High: 0.8136 / Low: 0.7988).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8081

2017 Avg (February) 0.7916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8194	0.7912	0.7997
February	0.8227	0.7934	0.8081
March	0.8136	0.7988	0.8071
April	0.8084	0.7888	0.7983
May	0.8130	0.7822	0.7927
June	0.7928	0.7552	0.7727
July	0.7819	0.7524	0.7658
August	0.7787	0.7365	0.7549
September	0.7602	0.7183	0.7381
October	0.7517	0.7186	0.7356
November	0.7673	0.7415	0.7544
December	0.7728	0.7392	0.7514