YEARLY HIGH
0.6603 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5032 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5391 SDG

2013 BWP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.6603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.5032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1571 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5564 to the December average rate of 0.6551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6603 was up 13.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5801, 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 3,302 SDG
2012 Average 2,281 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,516 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 785.59 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6694
0.4984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SDG 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 0.5383, compared to 0.5399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1532 SDG (High: 0.6598 / Low: 0.5066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 SDG (High: 0.5546 / Low: 0.5480).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1532
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.6551) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0930 (+16.55%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.6551
2012 Avg (December) 0.5621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5671 0.5476 0.5564
February 0.5546 0.5480 0.5512
March 0.5421 0.5327 0.5372
April 0.5475 0.5348 0.5403
May 0.5475 0.5080 0.5322
June 0.5204 0.5060 0.5126
July 0.5213 0.5034 0.5140
August 0.5205 0.5032 0.5127
September 0.5273 0.5057 0.5152
October 0.5251 0.5154 0.5201
November 0.6598 0.5066 0.5223
December 0.6603 0.6513 0.6551