YEARLY HIGH
0.3299 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3123 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3218 PEN

2013 BWP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3217 to the December average rate of 0.3202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3299 was down 12.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3752, 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 1,649 PEN
2012 Average 1,729 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,562 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.85 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3278
0.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to PEN 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 0.3194, compared to 0.3243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0149 PEN (High: 0.3272 / Low: 0.3123). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 PEN (High: 0.3232 / Low: 0.3209).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3259) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-3.90%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3259
2012 Avg (August) 0.3391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3281 0.3168 0.3217
February 0.3232 0.3209 0.3221
March 0.3195 0.3130 0.3158
April 0.3266 0.3139 0.3180
May 0.3272 0.3123 0.3186
June 0.3250 0.3127 0.3199
July 0.3296 0.3190 0.3240
August 0.3299 0.3212 0.3259
September 0.3290 0.3220 0.3249
October 0.3291 0.3248 0.3267
November 0.3275 0.3201 0.3239
December 0.3245 0.3171 0.3202