YEARLY HIGH
0.2573 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2285 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2385 BBD

2013 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2523 to the December average rate of 0.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2573 was down 7.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,286 BBD
2012 Average 1,311 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,142 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.09 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2545
0.2276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.2440, compared to 0.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0173 BBD (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2305). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.2285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2523) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0161 (-5.99%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2523
2012 Avg (January) 0.2684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2573 0.2484 0.2523
February 0.2512 0.2478 0.2497
March 0.2458 0.2406 0.2434
April 0.2481 0.2425 0.2449
May 0.2478 0.2305 0.2412
June 0.2360 0.2294 0.2327
July 0.2366 0.2288 0.2333
August 0.2362 0.2285 0.2327
September 0.2391 0.2290 0.2339
October 0.2382 0.2337 0.2359
November 0.2336 0.2288 0.2317
December 0.2317 0.2285 0.2298