YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0741 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0785 XDR

2013 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0822 to the December average rate of 0.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0836 was down 7.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0903, 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 418 XDR
2012 Average 428 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 371 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.39 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0829
0.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0806, compared to 0.0763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0052 XDR (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0769). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0761).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0822) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-6.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0822
2012 Avg (January) 0.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0836 0.0806 0.0822
February 0.0825 0.0809 0.0818
March 0.0815 0.0802 0.0810
April 0.0824 0.0808 0.0814
May 0.0821 0.0769 0.0805
June 0.0784 0.0756 0.0769
July 0.0782 0.0767 0.0776
August 0.0776 0.0751 0.0766
September 0.0780 0.0757 0.0768
October 0.0772 0.0761 0.0766
November 0.0763 0.0750 0.0757
December 0.0756 0.0741 0.0747