YEARLY HIGH
0.1603 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1479 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1534 BWP

2013 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.1479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1543 to the December average rate of 0.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1603 was down 2.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 802 BWP
2012 Average 779 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 740 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.99 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1577
0.1493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1547, compared to 0.1521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0101 BWP (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1484). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BWP (High: 0.1566 / Low: 0.1535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1621), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-3.12%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1570
2012 Avg (June) 0.1621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1570 0.1513 0.1543
February 0.1566 0.1535 0.1548
March 0.1563 0.1528 0.1548
April 0.1551 0.1509 0.1528
May 0.1601 0.1499 0.1545
June 0.1603 0.1550 0.1570
July 0.1573 0.1496 0.1531
August 0.1560 0.1519 0.1536
September 0.1555 0.1496 0.1524
October 0.1530 0.1479 0.1500
November 0.1536 0.1479 0.1508
December 0.1585 0.1484 0.1526