2018 XAF to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0196 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0175 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0183 BWP

2018 XAF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0196 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 BWP

2017 Average 89 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 88 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.37 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0193

0.0178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0192

2017 Avg (September) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0183	0.0179	0.0181
February	0.0183	0.0177	0.0180
March	0.0181	0.0178	0.0180
April	0.0182	0.0179	0.0181
May	0.0181	0.0175	0.0179
June	0.0186	0.0178	0.0182
July	0.0186	0.0181	0.0184
August	0.0191	0.0182	0.0186
September	0.0196	0.0187	0.0192
October	0.0190	0.0185	0.0187
November	0.0187	0.0182	0.0184
December	0.0188	0.0181	0.0186