2018 NPR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0973 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0899 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0932 BWP

2018 NPR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.0899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0957 to the December average rate of 0.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0973 was down 6.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 486 BWP

2017 Average 497 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 449 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0962

0.0901

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0931, compared to 0.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0053 BWP (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0910).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0957

2017 Avg (January) 0.0972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0973	0.0938	0.0957
February	0.0942	0.0912	0.0928
March	0.0926	0.0910	0.0919
April	0.0930	0.0911	0.0920
May	0.0930	0.0907	0.0919
June	0.0956	0.0926	0.0943
July	0.0952	0.0930	0.0938
August	0.0970	0.0935	0.0950
September	0.0963	0.0909	0.0936
October	0.0924	0.0899	0.0906
November	0.0945	0.0908	0.0925
December	0.0963	0.0927	0.0946