2013 BWP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 197.7472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 175.2508.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4964 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.2877 to the December average rate of 177.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 197.7472 was down 0.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 198.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BWP to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 189.8602, compared to 179.7108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1494 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 15.7317 BIF (High: 194.7362 / Low: 179.0045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3975 BIF (High: 180.0195 / Low: 176.6220).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 8.5784 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 195.6201) against the same month in 2012 (average: 179.6431), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9769 (+8.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 197.3834 | 187.7554 | 191.2877 |
| February | 197.7472 | 192.4913 | 195.6201 |
| March | 192.9303 | 183.7856 | 189.5469 |
| April | 194.8651 | 190.0909 | 192.4112 |
| May | 194.7362 | 179.0045 | 189.4368 |
| June | 183.4857 | 177.8325 | 180.8584 |
| July | 181.8755 | 177.5393 | 180.2827 |
| August | 181.7928 | 175.2508 | 178.8494 |
| September | 184.2076 | 176.1717 | 180.0296 |
| October | 184.0272 | 180.0344 | 181.9857 |
| November | 180.8894 | 177.0223 | 179.3903 |
| December | 180.0195 | 176.6220 | 177.7272 |