YEARLY HIGH
0.4213 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3751 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3913 SRD

2013 BWP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4135 to the December average rate of 0.3775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4213 was down 7.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4567, 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 2,107 SRD
2012 Average 2,146 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,876 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.77 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4171
0.3739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SRD 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 0.4000, compared to 0.3825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0284 SRD (High: 0.4065 / Low: 0.3782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SRD (High: 0.3804 / Low: 0.3751).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4135) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0252 (-5.73%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4135
2012 Avg (January) 0.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4213 0.4067 0.4135
February 0.4122 0.4057 0.4093
March 0.4032 0.3947 0.3992
April 0.4079 0.3971 0.4016
May 0.4065 0.3782 0.3954
June 0.3872 0.3756 0.3813
July 0.3874 0.3753 0.3826
August 0.3878 0.3753 0.3822
September 0.3930 0.3763 0.3843
October 0.3923 0.3836 0.3878
November 0.3834 0.3756 0.3805
December 0.3804 0.3751 0.3775