YEARLY HIGH
2.9099 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.4953 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6587 BWP

2013 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.9099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.4953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4146 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5508 to the December average rate of 2.8584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9099 was up 14.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,198 BWP
2012 Average 46,976 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 49,907 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,291.43 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8892
2.5201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.5790, compared to 2.7383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1258 BWP (High: 2.9099 / Low: 2.7841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 BWP (High: 2.7961 / Low: 2.7599).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1258
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8584) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3433 (+13.65%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8584
2012 Avg (December) 2.5152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5955 2.4953 2.5508
February 2.6203 2.5233 2.5669
March 2.5872 2.5267 2.5632
April 2.6177 2.5223 2.5714
May 2.6415 2.5530 2.5780
June 2.7021 2.5887 2.6437
July 2.6740 2.5740 2.6264
August 2.7569 2.6605 2.7068
September 2.7421 2.6538 2.6978
October 2.7867 2.7431 2.7616
November 2.7961 2.7599 2.7790
December 2.9099 2.7841 2.8584