2013 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2392.1857 STD

YEARLY LOW

2025.3772 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2203.1342 STD

2013 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2392.1857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2025.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 366.8085 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2329.4950 to the December average rate of 2059.7007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2392.1857 was down 9.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 2651.1466, 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 11,960,928 STD

2012 Average 12,533,544 STD

Yearly Trough Low 10,126,886 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,834,042.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2356.4744

2032.7213

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BWP to STD 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 2278.6712, compared to 2127.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 151.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2278.6712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2127.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 141.1474 STD (High: 2392.1857 / Low: 2251.0383). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.5395 STD (High: 2143.2071 / Low: 2103.6676).

January Spread (Volatile) ±141.1474

October Spread (Stable) ±39.5395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 106.8843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -106.8843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2329.4950) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2547.1066), the exchange rate shifted by -217.6116 (-8.54%).

2013 Avg (January) 2329.4950

2012 Avg (January) 2547.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2392.1857	2251.0383	2329.4950
February	2343.7691	2245.7460	2290.9927
March	2324.2441	2268.1200	2301.5450
April	2332.8776	2279.9310	2309.0060
May	2316.1029	2185.3656	2273.9364
June	2217.8567	2112.9243	2167.0521
July	2213.0897	2170.0613	2190.1146
August	2186.6955	2070.4760	2138.1829
September	2180.8089	2118.9816	2148.0127
October	2143.2071	2103.6676	2122.0182
November	2132.9465	2076.1033	2107.5539
December	2102.9624	2025.3772	2059.7007