YEARLY HIGH
3.3206 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.9186 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1007 BWP

2018 PGK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 3.3206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 2.9186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4020 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0237 to the December average rate of 3.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3206 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,603 BWP
2017 Average 16,216 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14,593 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,010.02 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2743
2.9395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 3.0170, compared to 3.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1738 BWP (High: 3.2819 / Low: 3.1082). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0759 BWP (High: 3.2448 / Low: 3.1689).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1738
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0759

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.2464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+2.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.2464
2017 Avg (September) 3.1746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0790 2.9618 3.0237
February 3.0207 2.9186 2.9711
March 3.0025 2.9233 2.9674
April 3.0184 2.9409 2.9766
May 3.0733 2.9790 3.0386
June 3.1886 3.0156 3.1244
July 3.1842 3.1017 3.1345
August 3.2819 3.1082 3.1951
September 3.3206 3.1770 3.2464
October 3.2448 3.1689 3.1853
November 3.2193 3.1312 3.1682
December 3.2132 3.1120 3.1769