2018 SHP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3642 BWP

YEARLY LOW

13.1443 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5935 BWP

2018 SHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 14.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 13.1443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2199 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4640 to the December average rate of 13.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.3642 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,821 BWP

2017 Average 66,647 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 65,722 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,099.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.1387

13.2798

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 13.4521, compared to 13.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6376 BWP (High: 13.9304 / Low: 13.2928). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2886 BWP (High: 13.4798 / Low: 13.1913).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6376

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.0671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5292 (+3.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.0671

2017 Avg (September) 13.5379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8012	13.2480	13.4640
February	13.6605	13.1443	13.3514
March	13.6008	13.2139	13.3635
April	13.8617	13.4163	13.5845
May	13.4798	13.1913	13.3585
June	13.7782	13.2787	13.5905
July	13.7794	13.3872	13.5771
August	13.9304	13.2928	13.6052
September	14.3642	13.8195	14.0671
October	14.1762	13.5863	13.8899
November	14.0250	13.4310	13.7215
December	13.7266	13.3042	13.5492