YEARLY HIGH
4.0845 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.4997 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7725 BWP

2018 XCD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 4.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 3.4997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5848 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6056 to the December average rate of 3.9575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0845 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,422 BWP
2017 Average 19,138 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 17,498 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,923.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0373
3.4910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3.6185, compared to 3.9264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2271 BWP (High: 4.0249 / Low: 3.7978). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0566 BWP (High: 3.5594 / Low: 3.5028).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2271
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0566

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 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.9917) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2306 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.9917
2017 Avg (September) 3.7611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6615 3.5283 3.6056
February 3.5837 3.4997 3.5365
March 3.5594 3.5028 3.5396
April 3.6372 3.5368 3.5752
May 3.7135 3.6218 3.6711
June 3.8655 3.6899 3.7832
July 3.8661 3.7759 3.8130
August 4.0249 3.7978 3.9123
September 4.0845 3.9106 3.9917
October 4.0258 3.9345 3.9482
November 3.9885 3.8871 3.9356
December 3.9940 3.8704 3.9575