YEARLY HIGH
0.0686 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0609 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0650 BWP

2013 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0625 to the December average rate of 0.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0686 was up 3.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343 BWP
2012 Average 300 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 305 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.54 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0676
0.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0647, compared to 0.0653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 BWP (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0638). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.0671) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+13.16%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.0671
2012 Avg (June) 0.0593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0636 0.0609 0.0625
February 0.0638 0.0628 0.0632
March 0.0656 0.0638 0.0648
April 0.0655 0.0637 0.0648
May 0.0686 0.0638 0.0657
June 0.0686 0.0659 0.0671
July 0.0667 0.0642 0.0653
August 0.0660 0.0643 0.0651
September 0.0656 0.0632 0.0646
October 0.0651 0.0641 0.0647
November 0.0667 0.0653 0.0658
December 0.0669 0.0659 0.0665