2013 BWP to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BWP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BWP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 4.4445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 3.7378.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7067 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2161 to the December average rate of 4.3580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.4445 was up 1.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3709, 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 GMD 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 4.1201, compared to 3.9494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1708 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.6960 GMD (High: 4.4445 / Low: 3.7485). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0569 GMD (High: 3.8774 / Low: 3.8205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3605 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 4.0034) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.8907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1127 (+2.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3574 | 4.0807 | 4.2161 |
| February | 4.2467 | 4.1218 | 4.1648 |
| March | 4.1249 | 3.9920 | 4.0516 |
| April | 4.0954 | 4.0038 | 4.0552 |
| May | 4.1886 | 3.9172 | 4.0331 |
| June | 4.2906 | 3.8998 | 4.2000 |
| July | 4.1765 | 3.7468 | 3.8395 |
| August | 4.0629 | 3.7378 | 3.8250 |
| September | 3.9046 | 3.7398 | 3.8148 |
| October | 3.8774 | 3.8205 | 3.8555 |
| November | 4.4445 | 3.7485 | 4.0034 |
| December | 4.3961 | 4.3112 | 4.3580 |