YEARLY HIGH
0.2726 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2548 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2636 BWP

2013 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.2726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2623 to the December average rate of 0.2649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2726 was up 5.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,363 BWP
2012 Average 1,230 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,274 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.80 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2672
0.2598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2643, compared to 0.2630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0136 BWP (High: 0.2726 / Low: 0.2590). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BWP (High: 0.2656 / Low: 0.2628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2648) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+6.71%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2648
2012 Avg (May) 0.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2676 0.2548 0.2623
February 0.2682 0.2623 0.2654
March 0.2691 0.2652 0.2666
April 0.2649 0.2587 0.2605
May 0.2726 0.2590 0.2648
June 0.2721 0.2620 0.2660
July 0.2642 0.2577 0.2617
August 0.2643 0.2574 0.2605
September 0.2663 0.2580 0.2626
October 0.2656 0.2628 0.2644
November 0.2683 0.2594 0.2639
December 0.2681 0.2599 0.2649