YEARLY HIGH
1.1165 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.9843 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0683 BWP

2013 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 1.1165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.9843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0057 to the December average rate of 1.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1165 was up 8.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,583 BWP
2012 Average 4,874 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,921 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 661.25 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1163
0.9956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0488, compared to 1.0878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0765 BWP (High: 1.1129 / Low: 1.0364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 BWP (High: 1.0295 / Low: 1.0159).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.0964) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1086 (+10.99%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.0964
2012 Avg (July) 0.9878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0280 0.9843 1.0057
February 1.0295 1.0159 1.0224
March 1.0620 1.0391 1.0519
April 1.0608 1.0329 1.0477
May 1.1129 1.0364 1.0650
June 1.1139 1.0871 1.1001
July 1.1165 1.0806 1.0964
August 1.1046 1.0787 1.0905
September 1.0944 1.0560 1.0771
October 1.0772 1.0533 1.0645
November 1.1117 1.0799 1.0924
December 1.1153 1.0932 1.1062