YEARLY HIGH
1.4801 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2665 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3663 BWP

2018 SRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.4801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.2665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2136 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3061 to the December average rate of 1.4341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4801 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,400 BWP
2017 Average 6,908 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,332 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4631
1.2631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.3097, compared to 1.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0823 BWP (High: 1.4585 / Low: 1.3762). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 BWP (High: 1.2881 / Low: 1.2676).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0799 (+5.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4465
2017 Avg (September) 1.3666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3268 1.2768 1.3061
February 1.2969 1.2665 1.2798
March 1.2881 1.2676 1.2809
April 1.3163 1.2799 1.2938
May 1.3439 1.3107 1.3285
June 1.3988 1.3353 1.3691
July 1.3991 1.3683 1.3818
August 1.4585 1.3762 1.4177
September 1.4801 1.4171 1.4465
October 1.4588 1.4257 1.4307
November 1.4453 1.4086 1.4262
December 1.4473 1.4025 1.4341