YEARLY HIGH
0.3984 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.3301 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3750 BWP

2018 UAH to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.3984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.3301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3422 to the December average rate of 0.3855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3984 was down 1.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,992 BWP
2017 Average 1,945 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,651 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.24 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3955
0.3373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.3660, compared to 0.3840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0215 BWP (High: 0.3944 / Low: 0.3729). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BWP (High: 0.3863 / Low: 0.3762).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3907) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-1.09%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3907
2017 Avg (July) 0.3950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3503 0.3301 0.3422
February 0.3587 0.3440 0.3521
March 0.3691 0.3562 0.3637
April 0.3756 0.3608 0.3693
May 0.3843 0.3742 0.3789
June 0.3968 0.3807 0.3897
July 0.3984 0.3800 0.3907
August 0.3944 0.3760 0.3842
September 0.3891 0.3732 0.3826
October 0.3863 0.3762 0.3798
November 0.3868 0.3708 0.3809
December 0.3944 0.3729 0.3855