YEARLY HIGH
0.0959 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0811 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0899 BWP

2013 NPR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0914 to the December average rate of 0.0879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0959 was up 0.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480 BWP
2012 Average 448 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 406 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.01 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0955
0.0827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0064 BWP (High: 0.0959 / Low: 0.0895). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.0868 / Low: 0.0853).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0944) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+6.91%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0944
2012 Avg (May) 0.0883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0941 0.0886 0.0914
February 0.0941 0.0919 0.0930
March 0.0954 0.0927 0.0944
April 0.0952 0.0923 0.0939
May 0.0959 0.0933 0.0944
June 0.0959 0.0895 0.0923
July 0.0908 0.0877 0.0897
August 0.0883 0.0819 0.0859
September 0.0860 0.0811 0.0838
October 0.0868 0.0853 0.0860
November 0.0876 0.0853 0.0864
December 0.0890 0.0865 0.0879