YEARLY HIGH
0.1022 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0879 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0961 CHF

2018 BWP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.1022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0986 to the December average rate of 0.0928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1022 was up 2.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0998, 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 511 CHF
2017 Average 476 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 439 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.48 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1016
0.0887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CHF 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 0.0988, compared to 0.0933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0068 CHF (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0901). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 CHF (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0930).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+5.77%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1005
2017 Avg (May) 0.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1000 0.0975 0.0986
February 0.0993 0.0963 0.0978
March 0.1008 0.0978 0.0991
April 0.1014 0.0992 0.1003
May 0.1022 0.0989 0.1005
June 0.0991 0.0949 0.0969
July 0.0978 0.0949 0.0965
August 0.0968 0.0901 0.0936
September 0.0924 0.0879 0.0898
October 0.0940 0.0918 0.0932
November 0.0950 0.0930 0.0941
December 0.0954 0.0913 0.0928