2018 SYP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0214 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0184 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0198 BWP

2018 SYP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0214 was down 57.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 BWP

2017 Average 186 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 92 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.34 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0212

0.0183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0184).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0209) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0209

2017 Avg (September) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0192	0.0185	0.0189
February	0.0188	0.0184	0.0186
March	0.0187	0.0184	0.0186
April	0.0191	0.0186	0.0188
May	0.0195	0.0190	0.0193
June	0.0203	0.0194	0.0199
July	0.0203	0.0198	0.0200
August	0.0211	0.0199	0.0205
September	0.0214	0.0205	0.0209
October	0.0211	0.0206	0.0207
November	0.0209	0.0204	0.0207
December	0.0210	0.0203	0.0208