YEARLY HIGH
106.6054 CDF
YEARLY LOW
96.9864 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.9307 CDF

2014 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 106.6054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 96.9864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6190 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.5269 to the December average rate of 97.9401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 106.6054 was down 10.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 118.6769, 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 533,027 CDF
2013 Average 549,780 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 484,932 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,095.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

106.7525
97.1390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 104.3608, compared to 101.5007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.3608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.5007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 4.6099 CDF (High: 105.8570 / Low: 101.2470). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1413 CDF (High: 105.0593 / Low: 103.9180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6099
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.4027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 105.9514) against the same month in 2013 (average: 111.0554), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1040 (-4.60%).

2014 Avg (May) 105.9514
2013 Avg (May) 111.0554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.8570 101.2470 103.5269
February 104.3771 101.1502 102.6799
March 105.1670 103.1598 104.2756
April 106.3792 104.4807 105.2731
May 106.6054 105.4255 105.9514
June 105.3869 103.7831 104.4576
July 105.0593 103.9180 104.4080
August 104.7582 103.4052 103.9937
September 103.7631 99.8093 101.5910
October 101.9310 99.4557 100.8083
November 101.3685 99.2513 100.2630
December 100.3802 96.9864 97.9401