YEARLY HIGH
23755.9933 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.0126 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12062.7826 VEF

2018 BWP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 23755.9933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23754.9807 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0371 to the December average rate of 23234.8628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2240227.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23755.9933 was up 2246348.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0575, 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 118,779,966 VEF
2017 Average 4,883 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 5,063 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,774,903.49 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25700.3433
-2335.2634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to VEF 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 4303.7087, compared to 19821.8564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15518.1477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4303.7087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19821.8564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 13115.7228 VEF (High: 23490.5538 / Low: 10374.8310). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 VEF (High: 1.0971 / Low: 1.0126).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13115.7228
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 129.1799 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -129.1799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 23234.8628) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +23233.8482 (+2289922.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 23234.8628
2017 Avg (December) 1.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0971 1.0126 1.0371
February 3057.9956 1.0343 1717.1234
March 4250.9630 3016.3525 3803.8826
April 6831.2069 4163.2146 5171.5120
May 8054.5918 6941.9010 7311.3754
June 8012.4236 7648.4156 7817.3219
July 10434.9388 7647.2056 8838.9764
August 23490.5538 10374.8310 17170.1870
September 23510.6203 22509.6781 23036.2444
October 23367.6834 22837.5089 23286.8250
November 23654.1583 23051.2118 23364.0428
December 23755.9933 23021.1539 23234.8628