YEARLY HIGH
1.2249 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.1094 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1725 BWP

2018 SEK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2112 to the December average rate of 1.1834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2249 was down 4.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,124 BWP
2017 Average 6,063 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,547 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2189
1.1257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.1660, compared to 1.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0698 BWP (High: 1.2209 / Low: 1.1511). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 BWP (High: 1.2236 / Low: 1.1946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0660 (-5.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2041
2017 Avg (September) 1.2702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2236 1.1946 1.2112
February 1.2209 1.1511 1.1879
March 1.1781 1.1362 1.1608
April 1.1612 1.1239 1.1417
May 1.1568 1.1094 1.1335
June 1.1852 1.1339 1.1609
July 1.1869 1.1563 1.1677
August 1.1880 1.1434 1.1655
September 1.2249 1.1750 1.2041
October 1.1944 1.1653 1.1796
November 1.1917 1.1563 1.1740
December 1.2032 1.1595 1.1834