YEARLY HIGH
193.4614 LBP
YEARLY LOW
171.9103 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.7582 LBP

2013 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 193.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 171.9103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5511 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.8591 to the December average rate of 172.9490, 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 193.4614 was down 7.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 210.0396, 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 967,307 LBP
2012 Average 986,334 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 859,552 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,755.28 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

191.5502
171.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LBP 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 183.7846, compared to 175.7318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.7318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 12.5305 LBP (High: 186.6510 / Low: 174.1205). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5341 LBP (High: 174.4444 / Low: 171.9103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.5305
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 5.8694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 189.8591) against the same month in 2012 (average: 202.1294), the exchange rate shifted by -12.2702 (-6.07%).

2013 Avg (January) 189.8591
2012 Avg (January) 202.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.4614 186.4555 189.8591
February 189.2809 186.4025 187.8916
March 184.7044 182.1233 183.2546
April 186.7997 182.7897 184.3205
May 186.6510 174.1205 181.6256
June 177.6865 173.5421 175.7562
July 178.6830 173.0587 176.2683
August 178.3623 172.6207 175.7509
September 180.6801 173.3116 176.6922
October 179.8242 176.4834 178.1461
November 176.0032 172.3931 174.5842
December 174.4444 171.9103 172.9490