2018 PKR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0896 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0758 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0841 BWP

2018 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0881 to the December average rate of 0.0769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0896 was down 12.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,807 BWP

2017 Average 49,129 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 37,891 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,915.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0892

0.0758

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PKR 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 0.0858, compared to 0.0824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0081 BWP (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0797). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BWP (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0855).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-9.25%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0875

2017 Avg (September) 0.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0892	0.0862	0.0881
February	0.0875	0.0855	0.0864
March	0.0870	0.0820	0.0851
April	0.0850	0.0826	0.0836
May	0.0868	0.0847	0.0858
June	0.0879	0.0849	0.0861
July	0.0859	0.0793	0.0828
August	0.0885	0.0831	0.0858
September	0.0896	0.0856	0.0875
October	0.0878	0.0797	0.0822
November	0.0810	0.0782	0.0794
December	0.0788	0.0758	0.0769