2013 BWP to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BWP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BWP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 115.7772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 102.8089.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9683 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.5304 to the December average rate of 103.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 115.7772 was down 7.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 125.5634, 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 KPW 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 109.8105, compared to 104.7983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0122 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.7796 KPW (High: 111.5105 / Low: 103.7309). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4338 KPW (High: 104.2427 / Low: 102.8089).
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 3.8498 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 113.5304) against the same month in 2012 (average: 120.7615), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2311 (-5.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 115.7772 | 111.7604 | 113.5304 |
| February | 113.0545 | 111.4902 | 112.3454 |
| March | 110.5881 | 108.2535 | 109.5434 |
| April | 111.6593 | 109.1212 | 110.2061 |
| May | 111.5105 | 103.7309 | 108.5437 |
| June | 106.2053 | 103.2206 | 104.6939 |
| July | 106.4664 | 102.9384 | 104.9803 |
| August | 106.2917 | 102.8415 | 104.7207 |
| September | 107.6024 | 103.0596 | 105.2378 |
| October | 107.1699 | 105.1487 | 106.1737 |
| November | 105.0998 | 102.9510 | 104.2616 |
| December | 104.2427 | 102.8089 | 103.4156 |