YEARLY HIGH
0.4662 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.4256 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4486 BWP

2013 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.4662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4334 to the December average rate of 0.4556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4662 was up 3.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,331 BWP
2012 Average 2,149 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,128 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.67 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4624
0.4308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BWP 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 0.4433, compared to 0.4539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0313 BWP (High: 0.4649 / Low: 0.4337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BWP (High: 0.4379 / Low: 0.4330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.4570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+5.66%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.4570
2012 Avg (July) 0.4326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4400 0.4256 0.4334
February 0.4379 0.4330 0.4354
March 0.4536 0.4416 0.4452
April 0.4457 0.4348 0.4406
May 0.4649 0.4337 0.4452
June 0.4654 0.4538 0.4597
July 0.4662 0.4501 0.4570
August 0.4650 0.4499 0.4567
September 0.4628 0.4422 0.4531
October 0.4540 0.4430 0.4474
November 0.4603 0.4497 0.4537
December 0.4589 0.4527 0.4556