YEARLY HIGH
0.2857 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2448 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2657 XCD

2018 BWP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2774 to the December average rate of 0.2527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2857 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2754, 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 1,429 XCD
2017 Average 1,307 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,224 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.55 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2860
0.2473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XCD 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 0.2765, compared to 0.2548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0149 XCD (High: 0.2633 / Low: 0.2485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 XCD (High: 0.2855 / Low: 0.2809).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+9.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2828
2017 Avg (February) 0.2586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2834 0.2731 0.2774
February 0.2857 0.2790 0.2828
March 0.2855 0.2809 0.2825
April 0.2827 0.2749 0.2797
May 0.2761 0.2693 0.2724
June 0.2710 0.2587 0.2644
July 0.2648 0.2587 0.2623
August 0.2633 0.2485 0.2557
September 0.2557 0.2448 0.2506
October 0.2542 0.2484 0.2533
November 0.2573 0.2507 0.2541
December 0.2584 0.2504 0.2527