2018 SZL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8208 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7121 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7726 BWP

2018 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.7121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1087 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7989 to the December average rate of 0.7514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8208 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,104 BWP

2017 Average 3,888 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,560 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.55 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8150

0.7242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.7958, compared to 0.7493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0439 BWP (High: 0.7778 / Low: 0.7339). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BWP (High: 0.8132 / Low: 0.7995).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8070) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+1.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8070

2017 Avg (February) 0.7916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8152	0.7865	0.7989
February	0.8208	0.7938	0.8070
March	0.8132	0.7995	0.8074
April	0.8107	0.7881	0.7991
May	0.7984	0.7829	0.7911
June	0.7927	0.7563	0.7714
July	0.7787	0.7547	0.7685
August	0.7778	0.7339	0.7546
September	0.7502	0.7121	0.7318
October	0.7521	0.7167	0.7349
November	0.7667	0.7412	0.7548
December	0.7743	0.7403	0.7514