2018 BWP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2115 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1812 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1966 BBD

2018 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2053 to the December average rate of 0.1870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2115 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,057 BBD

2017 Average 967 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 906 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.38 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2117

0.1830

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.2046, compared to 0.1885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0110 BBD (High: 0.1949 / Low: 0.1839). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BBD (High: 0.2113 / Low: 0.2079).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+9.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2093

2017 Avg (February) 0.1913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2097	0.2021	0.2053
February	0.2115	0.2065	0.2093
March	0.2113	0.2079	0.2091
April	0.2092	0.2035	0.2070
May	0.2043	0.1993	0.2016
June	0.2006	0.1914	0.1957
July	0.1960	0.1914	0.1941
August	0.1949	0.1839	0.1892
September	0.1892	0.1812	0.1854
October	0.1881	0.1838	0.1874
November	0.1904	0.1855	0.1880
December	0.1912	0.1853	0.1870

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு