YEARLY HIGH
1.6346 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.4006 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5178 MVR

2018 BWP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2340 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5809 to the December average rate of 1.4451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6346 was up 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5692, 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 8,173 MVR
2017 Average 7,462 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 7,003 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,170.16 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6337
1.4113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MVR 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 1.5804, compared to 1.4553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0811 MVR (High: 1.5014 / Low: 1.4204). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 MVR (High: 1.6321 / Low: 1.6065).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

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 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1362 (+9.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6152
2017 Avg (February) 1.4789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6150 1.5563 1.5809
February 1.6346 1.5907 1.6152
March 1.6321 1.6065 1.6151
April 1.6121 1.5718 1.5969
May 1.5846 1.5454 1.5628
June 1.5544 1.4751 1.5113
July 1.5204 1.4749 1.4972
August 1.5014 1.4204 1.4604
September 1.4581 1.4006 1.4299
October 1.4528 1.4200 1.4463
November 1.4707 1.4333 1.4531
December 1.4780 1.4320 1.4451