YEARLY HIGH
1.3992 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2151 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2936 BWP

2018 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.3992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.2151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1841 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2543 to the December average rate of 1.3232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3992 was up 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,996 BWP
2017 Average 6,622 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,076 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 920.48 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3810
1.2178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.2531, compared to 1.3341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0778 BWP (High: 1.3788 / Low: 1.3010). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BWP (High: 1.2408 / Low: 1.2159).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0778
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3674
2017 Avg (September) 1.3092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2708 1.2297 1.2543
February 1.2533 1.2151 1.2324
March 1.2408 1.2159 1.2314
April 1.2639 1.2290 1.2413
May 1.2841 1.2487 1.2671
June 1.3181 1.2603 1.2922
July 1.3146 1.2885 1.3025
August 1.3788 1.3010 1.3402
September 1.3992 1.3396 1.3674
October 1.3605 1.3312 1.3412
November 1.3471 1.3153 1.3299
December 1.3465 1.3004 1.3232