2013 GMD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2675 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.2250 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2484 BWP

2013 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.2250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2373 to the December average rate of 0.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2675 was down 0.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,338 BWP

2012 Average 1,229 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 1,125 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.71 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2654

0.2262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2428, compared to 0.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0418 BWP (High: 0.2668 / Low: 0.2250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BWP (High: 0.2617 / Low: 0.2579).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.2615) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+7.85%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.2615

2012 Avg (August) 0.2425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2451	0.2295	0.2373
February	0.2426	0.2355	0.2401
March	0.2505	0.2424	0.2468
April	0.2498	0.2442	0.2466
May	0.2553	0.2387	0.2480
June	0.2564	0.2331	0.2382
July	0.2669	0.2394	0.2606
August	0.2675	0.2461	0.2615
September	0.2674	0.2561	0.2622
October	0.2617	0.2579	0.2594
November	0.2668	0.2250	0.2511
December	0.2320	0.2275	0.2295