YEARLY HIGH
0.1800 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1640 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1733 BWP

2013 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.1800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1669 to the December average rate of 0.1767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1800 was up 2.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 900 BWP
2012 Average 818 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 820 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1783
0.1659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1709, compared to 0.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 BWP (High: 0.1799 / Low: 0.1677). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BWP (High: 0.1736 / Low: 0.1709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1773) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+6.86%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1773
2012 Avg (June) 0.1659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1694 0.1640 0.1669
February 0.1695 0.1664 0.1676
March 0.1736 0.1709 0.1718
April 0.1719 0.1673 0.1694
May 0.1799 0.1677 0.1721
June 0.1800 0.1753 0.1773
July 0.1790 0.1729 0.1754
August 0.1800 0.1730 0.1764
September 0.1791 0.1710 0.1748
October 0.1759 0.1725 0.1741
November 0.1797 0.1757 0.1773
December 0.1781 0.1752 0.1767