YEARLY HIGH
0.9876 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1089 BWP

2018 VEF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9875 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9647 to the December average rate of 0.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9876 was down 8.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,938 BWP
2017 Average 5,122 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 0 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,937.64 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0611
-0.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.2177, compared to 0.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9665 BWP (High: 0.9669 / Low: 0.0003). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9665
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6241 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9647) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0601), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0954 (-9.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9647
2017 Avg (January) 1.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9876 0.9115 0.9647
February 0.9669 0.0003 0.3406
March 0.0003 0.0002 0.0003
April 0.0002 0.0001 0.0002
May 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
June 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
July 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
August 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000