YEARLY HIGH
64.1018 XOF
YEARLY LOW
54.3957 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.9257 XOF

2013 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 64.1018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 54.3957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7061 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.2696 to the December average rate of 55.0604, 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 64.1018 was down 8.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 70.0293, 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 320,509 XOF
2012 Average 334,432 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 271,978 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,530.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

62.9905
54.3395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XOF 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 60.9484, compared to 56.9030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.8735 XOF (High: 64.1018 / Low: 60.2283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8099 XOF (High: 57.1130 / Low: 56.3032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8735
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8099

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 3.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 62.2696) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.2090), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9393 (-8.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 62.2696
2012 Avg (January) 68.2090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.1018 60.2283 62.2696
February 62.4569 59.9823 61.2819
March 62.1180 61.1565 61.5963
April 62.1575 61.0486 61.6883
May 62.0236 58.2498 60.9587
June 59.2619 56.8541 57.8956
July 58.9983 57.9886 58.4808
August 58.1682 56.0572 57.2969
September 58.3397 56.7061 57.4760
October 57.1130 56.3032 56.7777
November 56.6902 55.8304 56.3261
December 56.0689 54.3957 55.0604