YEARLY HIGH
0.7140 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6118 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6603 BWP

2018 MVR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.7140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1022 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6326 to the December average rate of 0.6920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7140 was down 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,570 BWP
2017 Average 3,352 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,059 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7075
0.6112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.6332, compared to 0.6873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0380 BWP (High: 0.7040 / Low: 0.6660). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BWP (High: 0.6225 / Low: 0.6127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0400 (+6.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6995
2017 Avg (September) 0.6594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6425 0.6192 0.6326
February 0.6287 0.6118 0.6192
March 0.6225 0.6127 0.6192
April 0.6362 0.6203 0.6263
May 0.6471 0.6311 0.6399
June 0.6779 0.6434 0.6619
July 0.6780 0.6577 0.6680
August 0.7040 0.6660 0.6849
September 0.7140 0.6858 0.6995
October 0.7042 0.6883 0.6914
November 0.6977 0.6799 0.6882
December 0.6983 0.6766 0.6920