YEARLY HIGH
953.4420 GNF
YEARLY LOW
819.7606 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
889.4514 GNF

2018 BWP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 953.4420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 819.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.6814 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 924.5478 to the December average rate of 856.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 953.4420 was up 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 929.1507, 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 4,767,210 GNF
2017 Average 4,410,620 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,098,803 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668,407.12 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

952.6925
830.3404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GNF 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 922.4762, compared to 856.4267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 66.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 922.4762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 856.4267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 61.7075 GNF (High: 883.1300 / Low: 821.4225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.1481 GNF (High: 951.7511 / Low: 935.6029).

August Spread (Volatile) ±61.7075
March Spread (Stable) ±16.1481

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 25.0714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 942.4965) against the same month in 2017 (average: 897.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +45.4698 (+5.07%).

2018 Avg (February) 942.4965
2017 Avg (February) 897.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 944.4356 911.8219 924.5478
February 953.4420 929.2639 942.4965
March 951.7511 935.6029 941.6695
April 943.0881 917.3439 933.6251
May 920.9704 897.6906 908.7947
June 906.3248 864.4980 883.7234
July 885.8805 865.3271 878.2326
August 883.1300 821.4225 856.0339
September 857.7259 819.7606 840.5364
October 857.4909 834.7995 851.1724
November 871.7968 842.7135 856.5461
December 879.0633 842.1581 856.0387