2018 SAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9428 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.5218 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7182 BWP

2018 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.9428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.5218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4210 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5983 to the December average rate of 2.8509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9428 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,714 BWP

2017 Average 13,791 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 12,609 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,104.80 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9091

2.5157

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.6074, compared to 2.8290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1638 BWP (High: 2.9004 / Low: 2.7366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 BWP (High: 2.5652 / Low: 2.5243).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1638

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.8763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1659 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.8763

2017 Avg (September) 2.7104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6388	2.5428	2.5983
February	2.5825	2.5218	2.5485
March	2.5652	2.5243	2.5508
April	2.6212	2.5499	2.5765
May	2.6763	2.5996	2.6446
June	2.7854	2.6588	2.7258
July	2.7860	2.7210	2.7477
August	2.9004	2.7366	2.8192
September	2.9428	2.8182	2.8763
October	2.9004	2.8356	2.8448
November	2.8735	2.8001	2.8351
December	2.8776	2.7878	2.8509