2013 BWP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1025.5192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 884.9162.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.6030 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1003.5296 to the December average rate of 920.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1025.5192 was down 8.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1115.3179, 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 LAK 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 953.9828, compared to 917.4840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.4987 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 79.3898 LAK (High: 964.5584 / Low: 885.1686). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4531 LAK (High: 927.1910 / Low: 915.7379).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 32.0764 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1003.5296) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1074.1126), the exchange rate shifted by -70.5830 (-6.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1025.5192 | 985.8440 | 1003.5296 |
| February | 994.4070 | 980.9734 | 988.7301 |
| March | 969.0913 | 943.2141 | 956.6537 |
| April | 970.9453 | 935.9258 | 951.8694 |
| May | 964.5584 | 885.1686 | 925.8339 |
| June | 908.2250 | 884.9162 | 897.2798 |
| July | 921.1072 | 890.3979 | 908.1498 |
| August | 921.4311 | 893.7658 | 909.0778 |
| September | 938.6710 | 900.1100 | 917.7326 |
| October | 938.2702 | 918.8187 | 928.8595 |
| November | 931.5927 | 908.3515 | 920.3207 |
| December | 927.1910 | 915.7379 | 920.7638 |