2013 BWP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

64.0945 XAF

YEARLY LOW

54.3778 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.9204 XAF

2013 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 64.0945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 54.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7167 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.2637 to the December average rate of 55.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 64.0945 was down 8.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 69.8444, 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 320,473 XAF

2012 Average 334,334 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 271,889 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,583.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

62.9862

54.3157

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BWP to XAF 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 60.9425, compared to 56.8982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.8551 XAF (High: 64.0945 / Low: 60.2394). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7669 XAF (High: 56.6426 / Low: 55.8757).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8551

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7669

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 3.0561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 62.2637) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.2019), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9383 (-8.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 62.2637

2012 Avg (January) 68.2019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.0945	60.2394	62.2637
February	62.4093	60.0191	61.2868
March	62.1133	61.1349	61.5777
April	62.1365	61.0616	61.6835
May	61.9936	58.2164	60.9497
June	59.2551	56.8500	57.8936
July	58.8596	57.9747	58.4685
August	58.1515	56.0444	57.3295
September	58.1901	56.7051	57.4567
October	57.1046	56.2940	56.7609
November	56.6426	55.8757	56.3355
December	56.1113	54.3778	55.0382