YEARLY HIGH
7.8396 BWP
YEARLY LOW
6.6366 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2544 BWP

2018 BND to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 7.8396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 6.6366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2030 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3724 to the December average rate of 6.8175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.8396 was down 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.8494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,198 BWP
2017 Average 37,472 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 33,183 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,014.98 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6529
6.7415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 7.2850, compared to 7.2239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1088 BWP (High: 7.7740 / Low: 6.6653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0792 BWP (High: 7.3033 / Low: 7.2240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1088
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 7.5769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0535 (-0.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 7.5769
2017 Avg (October) 7.6304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4301 7.2826 7.3724
February 7.3125 7.1552 7.2409
March 7.3033 7.2240 7.2723
April 7.4195 7.2830 7.3382
May 7.5052 6.8060 7.3442
June 7.7358 6.7245 7.1419
July 7.7359 6.7530 7.2811
August 7.7689 6.7921 7.0228
September 7.8013 7.0370 7.3033
October 7.8396 7.5394 7.5769
November 7.7740 6.6653 7.3418
December 7.6755 6.6366 6.8175