YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 BWP

2013 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0136 was up 3.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 BWP
2012 Average 63 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 62 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.63 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0133
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.0132) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.35%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.0132
2012 Avg (June) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0125 0.0127
February 0.0129 0.0126 0.0128
March 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
April 0.0130 0.0125 0.0128
May 0.0134 0.0125 0.0129
June 0.0136 0.0130 0.0132
July 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
August 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
September 0.0134 0.0127 0.0130
October 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
November 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129