2018 SCR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8110 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6790 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7488 BWP

2018 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.8110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.6790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1321 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7004 to the December average rate of 0.7821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8110 was down 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,055 BWP

2017 Average 3,809 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,395 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.26 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7993

0.6914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7188, compared to 0.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0747 BWP (High: 0.8110 / Low: 0.7364). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 BWP (High: 0.7904 / Low: 0.7702).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7903) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0445 (+5.96%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7903

2017 Avg (September) 0.7458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7167	0.6810	0.7004
February	0.7255	0.6839	0.7021
March	0.7139	0.6790	0.7012
April	0.7307	0.6956	0.7171
May	0.7460	0.6982	0.7354
June	0.7712	0.7412	0.7567
July	0.7717	0.7513	0.7607
August	0.8005	0.7559	0.7780
September	0.8110	0.7364	0.7903
October	0.7977	0.7663	0.7818
November	0.7904	0.7702	0.7791
December	0.7912	0.7668	0.7821