2013 BWP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3495 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.1452 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2301 ETB

2013 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.3495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 2.1452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2043 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3076 to the December average rate of 2.1949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3495 was down 3.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4298, 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 11,747 ETB

2012 Average 11,637 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 10,726 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.44 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3208

2.1621

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 2.2571, compared to 2.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1551 ETB (High: 2.3060 / Low: 2.1508). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 ETB (High: 2.3097 / Low: 2.2836).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1551

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0717 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3076) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-0.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3076

2012 Avg (January) 2.3222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3495	2.2726	2.3076
February	2.3097	2.2836	2.2965
March	2.2645	2.2047	2.2460
April	2.3001	2.2438	2.2697
May	2.3060	2.1508	2.2471
June	2.2036	2.1488	2.1754
July	2.2216	2.1452	2.1883
August	2.2228	2.1506	2.1897
September	2.2615	2.1605	2.2072
October	2.2573	2.2027	2.2350
November	2.2237	2.1726	2.2040
December	2.2087	2.1791	2.1949