2018 RWF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0126 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0109 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0117 BWP

2018 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0126 was down 3.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 BWP

2017 Average 62 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 55 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.09 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0124

0.0110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0110).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.35%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0121

2017 Avg (August) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0117	0.0111	0.0114
February	0.0115	0.0109	0.0112
March	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111
April	0.0114	0.0110	0.0112
May	0.0116	0.0113	0.0115
June	0.0121	0.0114	0.0118
July	0.0121	0.0116	0.0119
August	0.0126	0.0118	0.0121
September	0.0126	0.0120	0.0123
October	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
November	0.0122	0.0118	0.0120
December	0.0123	0.0118	0.0121