YEARLY HIGH
0.0192 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 BWP

2018 CRC to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0172 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0192 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 96 BWP
2017 Average 91 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 83 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.95 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0188
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to BWP 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0011 BWP (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0167).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0186) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0186
2017 Avg (August) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0168 0.0172
February 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
March 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
April 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171
May 0.0178 0.0173 0.0175
June 0.0184 0.0175 0.0180
July 0.0184 0.0180 0.0182
August 0.0192 0.0181 0.0186
September 0.0191 0.0182 0.0186
October 0.0185 0.0179 0.0180
November 0.0177 0.0169 0.0174
December 0.0180 0.0174 0.0179