2013 BWP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8984 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.7885 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8283 BOB

2013 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.7885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1099 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8811 to the December average rate of 0.7943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8984 was down 6.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9619, 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 4,492 BOB

2012 Average 4,549 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,942 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 549.67 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8898

0.7856

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BOB 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 0.8521, compared to 0.8045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0611 BOB (High: 0.8666 / Low: 0.8055). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 BOB (High: 0.8780 / Low: 0.8681).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0611

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8811) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0440 (-4.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8811

2012 Avg (January) 0.9250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8984	0.8667	0.8811
February	0.8780	0.8681	0.8729
March	0.8587	0.8446	0.8507
April	0.8668	0.8470	0.8554
May	0.8666	0.8055	0.8432
June	0.8249	0.7937	0.8090
July	0.8170	0.7906	0.8057
August	0.8172	0.7885	0.8038
September	0.8267	0.7924	0.8076
October	0.8234	0.8079	0.8153
November	0.8070	0.7893	0.8004
December	0.8004	0.7893	0.7943