YEARLY HIGH
0.3370 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2861 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3101 LTL

2013 BWP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3276 to the December average rate of 0.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3370 was down 8.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3679, 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 1,685 LTL
2012 Average 1,760 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,431 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.04 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3315
0.2858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LTL 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 0.3208, compared to 0.2994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0203 LTL (High: 0.3263 / Low: 0.3061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 LTL (High: 0.3004 / Low: 0.2963).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0314 (-8.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3276
2012 Avg (January) 0.3591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3370 0.3171 0.3276
February 0.3287 0.3161 0.3227
March 0.3270 0.3217 0.3242
April 0.3272 0.3213 0.3246
May 0.3263 0.3061 0.3208
June 0.3118 0.2993 0.3048
July 0.3113 0.3053 0.3079
August 0.3059 0.2950 0.3016
September 0.3060 0.2982 0.3022
October 0.3004 0.2963 0.2986
November 0.2984 0.2940 0.2964
December 0.2951 0.2861 0.2896