YEARLY HIGH
2.0529 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.7247 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8879 MXN

2018 BWP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2.0529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.7247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3283 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9405 to the December average rate of 1.8781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0529 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0707, 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 10,265 MXN
2017 Average 9,138 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 8,623 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,641.39 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0053
1.7390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MXN 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 1.9483, compared to 1.8275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1621 MXN (High: 2.0529 / Low: 1.8909). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 MXN (High: 1.7886 / Low: 1.7247).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1621
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.9831) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2045 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.9831
2017 Avg (June) 1.7786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0047 1.9059 1.9405
February 1.9896 1.9146 1.9505
March 1.9819 1.8999 1.9437
April 1.9460 1.8627 1.9015
May 2.0087 1.9226 1.9701
June 2.0529 1.8909 1.9831
July 1.9110 1.8116 1.8437
August 1.8141 1.7369 1.7830
September 1.7886 1.7247 1.7612
October 1.8803 1.7380 1.7976
November 1.9528 1.8492 1.9017
December 1.9613 1.8237 1.8781