YEARLY HIGH
206.1064 SOS
YEARLY LOW
128.0019 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.2740 SOS

2013 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 206.1064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 128.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.1045 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.7020 to the December average rate of 133.9613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 206.1064 was down 9.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 226.9909, 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 1,030,532 SOS
2012 Average 1,062,530 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 640,010 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,522.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

208.4761
127.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SOS 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 188.3687, compared to 148.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.1895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.3687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 18.9611 SOS (High: 187.9137 / Low: 168.9526). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8648 SOS (High: 147.2183 / Low: 144.3535).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.9611
October Spread (Stable) ±2.8648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.9616 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 201.7020) against the same month in 2012 (average: 218.5708), the exchange rate shifted by -16.8688 (-7.72%).

2013 Avg (January) 201.7020
2012 Avg (January) 218.5708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.1064 197.9159 201.7020
February 202.1852 195.3111 198.9280
March 198.3652 190.1138 193.4655
April 192.9189 186.1288 189.7746
May 187.9137 168.9526 179.6517
June 171.4921 162.8460 166.6902
July 164.4743 159.5983 162.0144
August 160.8673 149.5671 155.5561
September 152.4375 147.5954 149.7364
October 147.2183 144.3535 146.4714
November 143.3489 138.9498 141.3358
December 139.1187 128.0019 133.9613