2013 BWP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2030 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.0890 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1478 SZL

2013 BWP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1141 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1061 to the December average rate of 1.1916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2030 was up 8.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1131, 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 6,015 SZL

2012 Average 5,373 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 5,445 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.46 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2001

1.0975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SZL 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 1.1230, compared to 1.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0524 SZL (High: 1.1572 / Low: 1.1049). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 SZL (High: 1.1172 / Low: 1.1022).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.1916) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0927 (+8.43%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.1916

2012 Avg (December) 1.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1216	1.0890	1.1061
February	1.1172	1.1022	1.1099
March	1.1263	1.1079	1.1180
April	1.1237	1.1042	1.1148
May	1.1572	1.1049	1.1236
June	1.1752	1.1522	1.1653
July	1.1661	1.1459	1.1570
August	1.1872	1.1569	1.1703
September	1.1820	1.1491	1.1676
October	1.1796	1.1626	1.1684
November	1.1906	1.1738	1.1813
December	1.2030	1.1807	1.1916