2013 BWP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9153 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8111 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8529 SBD

2013 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.9153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.8111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1042 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8949 to the December average rate of 0.8263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9153 was down 9.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0168, 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 4,576 SBD

2012 Average 4,674 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,055 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9018

0.8195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SBD 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 0.8731, compared to 0.8328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8731

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0815 SBD (High: 0.9104 / Low: 0.8289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 SBD (High: 0.8330 / Low: 0.8175).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0815

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8949) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9846), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0897 (-9.11%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8949

2012 Avg (January) 0.9846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9153	0.8799	0.8949
February	0.9009	0.8776	0.8851
March	0.8771	0.8550	0.8676
April	0.8939	0.8621	0.8844
May	0.9104	0.8289	0.8703
June	0.8486	0.8237	0.8359
July	0.8399	0.8221	0.8313
August	0.8453	0.8111	0.8289
September	0.8544	0.8140	0.8336
October	0.8546	0.8305	0.8444
November	0.8410	0.8210	0.8322
December	0.8330	0.8175	0.8263