How do swaps work? (Crude Oil (WTI))

I normally trade on short intervals, but now I decided to make some long term investments on oil. so I bought few lots of Crude Oil (WTI), and have been so far paying swap payments from two days, which so far has costed me a bit over 2 euros per lot, depending on day. I don’t quite understand how swap is calculated and in which circumstances it would be positive for me. Currently Im looking to hold on to them so long that the swaps will eat my possible winnings if they keep at this level. My broker is HotForex if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance.

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