2018 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2123.9924 STD

YEARLY LOW

1907.0269 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2028.3531 STD

2018 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2123.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1907.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 216.9655 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2072.4244 to the December average rate of 1968.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2123.9924 was down 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 2244.8218, 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 10,619,962 STD

2017 Average 10,500,067 STD

Yearly Trough Low 9,535,134 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084,827.65 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2101.4993

1938.0139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 2072.5258, compared to 1984.1805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 88.3453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2072.5258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1984.1805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 112.8419 STD (High: 2048.0881 / Low: 1935.2462). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.0140 STD (High: 2097.3029 / Low: 2066.2889).

August Spread (Volatile) ±112.8419

March Spread (Stable) ±31.0140

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 45.4941 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -45.4941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2087.8755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2139.4142), the exchange rate shifted by -51.5387 (-2.41%).

2018 Avg (May) 2087.8755

2017 Avg (May) 2139.4142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2098.8583	2058.9352	2072.4244
February	2110.8216	2046.2113	2077.1056
March	2097.3029	2066.2889	2079.1963
April	2083.0604	2040.3766	2063.6100
May	2123.9924	2059.7290	2087.8755
June	2105.5740	2016.4121	2054.9428
July	2057.7714	2012.8002	2036.9970
August	2048.0881	1935.2462	1991.5029
September	1991.8270	1907.0269	1951.6377
October	1987.3931	1934.8008	1977.3702
November	2003.8591	1952.9058	1979.2366
December	2012.4860	1950.2342	1968.3385

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு