YEARLY HIGH
3.2020 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.0314 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1080 BWP

2013 PEN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 3.2020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 3.0314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1705 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1090 to the December average rate of 3.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.2020 was up 3.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,010 BWP
2012 Average 14,484 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15,157 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.73 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.1769
3.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 3.1317, compared to 3.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1462 BWP (High: 3.2020 / Low: 3.0558). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 BWP (High: 3.1160 / Low: 3.0945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1462
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.1391) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2695 (+9.39%).

2013 Avg (May) 3.1391
2012 Avg (May) 2.8696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1565 3.0481 3.1090
February 3.1160 3.0945 3.1046
March 3.1952 3.1297 3.1664
April 3.1853 3.0616 3.1453
May 3.2020 3.0558 3.1391
June 3.1981 3.0773 3.1261
July 3.1347 3.0341 3.0868
August 3.1130 3.0314 3.0689
September 3.1059 3.0394 3.0778
October 3.0784 3.0385 3.0609
November 3.1238 3.0538 3.0874
December 3.1537 3.0815 3.1236