2018 XDR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4506 BWP

YEARLY LOW

13.7426 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4455 BWP

2018 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.4506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 13.7426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7080 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0122 to the December average rate of 14.8789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4506 was up 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.0494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,253 BWP

2017 Average 71,720 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 68,713 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,539.95 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2462

13.7600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 14.0668, compared to 14.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7788 BWP (High: 15.1797 / Low: 14.4009). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1440 BWP (High: 13.9648 / Low: 13.8209).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7788

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1440

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2387 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.1224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6800 (+4.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.1224

2017 Avg (September) 14.4424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.0931	13.8943	14.0122
February	14.0288	13.7426	13.8839
March	13.9648	13.8209	13.8956
April	14.1680	13.8964	14.0092
May	14.3043	14.0047	14.1436
June	14.7047	14.1466	14.4561
July	14.6872	14.3360	14.4755
August	15.1797	14.4009	14.7905
September	15.4506	14.8231	15.1224
October	15.1087	14.7936	14.8836
November	15.0086	14.6038	14.7940
December	15.0367	14.5591	14.8789