2018 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2674 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2345 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2523 WST

2018 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2581 to the December average rate of 0.2439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2674 was up 3.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2583, 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 1,337 WST

2017 Average 1,223 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,173 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2666

0.2376

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to WST 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 0.2594, compared to 0.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0142 WST (High: 0.2522 / Low: 0.2380). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 WST (High: 0.2536 / Low: 0.2484).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2642) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+7.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2642

2017 Avg (March) 0.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2627	0.2551	0.2581
February	0.2651	0.2576	0.2613
March	0.2674	0.2616	0.2642
April	0.2660	0.2594	0.2625
May	0.2618	0.2565	0.2589
June	0.2571	0.2469	0.2513
July	0.2536	0.2484	0.2514
August	0.2522	0.2380	0.2449
September	0.2449	0.2345	0.2400
October	0.2472	0.2404	0.2456
November	0.2476	0.2415	0.2453
December	0.2489	0.2416	0.2439

2018 BWP నుండి WST చారిత్రక సమీక్ష