2013 BWP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6897 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.3598 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4416 SCR

2013 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.3598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3299 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6419 to the December average rate of 1.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6897 was down 14.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9780, 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 8,449 SCR

2012 Average 9,000 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 6,799 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,649.64 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6682

1.3528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.4823, compared to 1.4010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4823

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1181 SCR (High: 1.5185 / Low: 1.4004). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 SCR (High: 1.4003 / Low: 1.3754).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6419) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2211 (-11.87%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6419

2012 Avg (January) 1.8630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6897	1.5902	1.6419
February	1.6022	1.5320	1.5754
March	1.5185	1.4004	1.4419
April	1.4521	1.4196	1.4346
May	1.4538	1.3601	1.4208
June	1.3954	1.3598	1.3791
July	1.4235	1.3663	1.3973
August	1.4164	1.3688	1.3962
September	1.4390	1.3716	1.4072
October	1.4486	1.4085	1.4225
November	1.4126	1.3722	1.3967
December	1.4003	1.3754	1.3858