2018 ZWL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0384 BWP

YEARLY LOW

9.4580 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1953 BWP

2018 ZWL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZWL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 11.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 9.4580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5804 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7444 to the December average rate of 10.6952, 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 11.0384 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.7198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,192 BWP

2017 Average 51,721 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 47,290 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,902.06 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9109

9.4346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 9.7793, compared to 10.6113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6139 BWP (High: 10.8775 / Low: 10.2636). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1530 BWP (High: 9.6194 / Low: 9.4664).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6139

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1530

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 0.1868 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.7879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6232 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.7879

2017 Avg (September) 10.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8953	9.5355	9.7444
February	9.6851	9.4580	9.5576
March	9.6194	9.4664	9.5660
April	9.8298	9.5583	9.6622
May	10.0360	9.7880	9.9213
June	10.4466	9.9720	10.2242
July	10.4483	10.2045	10.3048
August	10.8775	10.2636	10.5732
September	11.0384	10.5685	10.7879
October	10.8800	10.6331	10.6703
November	10.7791	10.5050	10.6363
December	10.7939	10.4600	10.6952