2013 BWP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1571 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1429 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1491 SGD

2013 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1549 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1571 was down 10.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1747, 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 786 SGD

2012 Average 819 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 715 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.20 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1559

0.1435

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BWP to SGD 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 0.1517, compared to 0.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1517

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0073 SGD (High: 0.1529 / Low: 0.1455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SGD (High: 0.1475 / Low: 0.1456).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1549) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0168 (-9.77%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1549

2012 Avg (January) 0.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1571	0.1526	0.1549
February	0.1554	0.1535	0.1546
March	0.1531	0.1497	0.1517
April	0.1535	0.1503	0.1516
May	0.1529	0.1455	0.1506
June	0.1480	0.1447	0.1466
July	0.1495	0.1463	0.1479
August	0.1491	0.1460	0.1480
September	0.1494	0.1463	0.1477
October	0.1475	0.1456	0.1467
November	0.1460	0.1429	0.1445
December	0.1463	0.1431	0.1447