2013 BWP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 9.5870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 8.5743.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0127 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3344 to the December average rate of 9.2850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.5870 was down 6.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.2751, 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 LRD 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 9.0939, compared to 9.1695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0757 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.6718 LRD (High: 9.3060 / Low: 8.6342). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 LRD (High: 9.3270 / Low: 9.2167).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2702 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 9.4553) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.3143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1410 (+1.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4443 | 9.2099 | 9.3344 |
| February | 9.3270 | 9.2167 | 9.2793 |
| March | 9.1519 | 8.9305 | 9.0480 |
| April | 9.2690 | 9.0177 | 9.1245 |
| May | 9.3060 | 8.6342 | 9.0236 |
| June | 8.9351 | 8.5799 | 8.7534 |
| July | 8.9032 | 8.5743 | 8.7615 |
| August | 9.1821 | 8.7708 | 8.9948 |
| September | 9.4379 | 8.7683 | 9.1829 |
| October | 9.5870 | 9.1864 | 9.4553 |
| November | 9.4336 | 9.2439 | 9.3377 |
| December | 9.3674 | 9.2061 | 9.2850 |