2018 BWP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8230 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7147 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7741 SBD

2018 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.7147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7974 to the December average rate of 0.7558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8230 was up 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7917, 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 4,115 SBD

2017 Average 3,777 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,573 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8202

0.7233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SBD 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 0.7983, compared to 0.7498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0434 SBD (High: 0.7686 / Low: 0.7253). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 SBD (High: 0.7761 / Low: 0.7607).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0670 (+9.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8115

2017 Avg (February) 0.7445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8132	0.7869	0.7974
February	0.8230	0.7979	0.8115
March	0.8224	0.8059	0.8121
April	0.8136	0.7912	0.8057
May	0.8008	0.7787	0.7893
June	0.7934	0.7587	0.7740
July	0.7761	0.7607	0.7678
August	0.7686	0.7253	0.7464
September	0.7465	0.7147	0.7314
October	0.7512	0.7350	0.7456
November	0.7603	0.7423	0.7520
December	0.7690	0.7427	0.7558

2018 BWP నుండి SBD చారిత్రక సమీక్ష