2018 RUB to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1747 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.1531 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1626 BWP

2018 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.1531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1720 to the December average rate of 0.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1747 was down 7.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 874 BWP

2017 Average 887 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 766 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.04 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1733

0.1569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1648, compared to 0.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0142 BWP (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BWP (High: 0.1663 / Low: 0.1621).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-2.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1720

2017 Avg (January) 0.1768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1747	0.1696	0.1720
February	0.1711	0.1659	0.1681
March	0.1702	0.1644	0.1674
April	0.1673	0.1531	0.1591
May	0.1630	0.1553	0.1592
June	0.1661	0.1607	0.1629
July	0.1663	0.1621	0.1640
August	0.1633	0.1541	0.1592
September	0.1622	0.1551	0.1596
October	0.1655	0.1592	0.1620
November	0.1641	0.1570	0.1599
December	0.1617	0.1539	0.1582