YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 BWP

2013 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0057 was down 2.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 BWP
2012 Average 27 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 25 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.25 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0057
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 BWP (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0056) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.56%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0056
2012 Avg (August) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
April 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
May 0.0056 0.0051 0.0053
June 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
July 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
August 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
September 0.0057 0.0054 0.0056
October 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
November 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
December 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056