2013 SAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3341 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.0728 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2387 BWP

2013 SAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.3341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2613 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1141 to the December average rate of 2.3206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3341 was up 8.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,670 BWP

2012 Average 10,184 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 10,364 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,306.54 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3412

2.0935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1871, compared to 2.2902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1610 BWP (High: 2.3134 / Low: 2.1524). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 BWP (High: 2.1524 / Low: 2.1222).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1610

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.3206) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2271 (+10.85%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.3206

2012 Avg (December) 2.0934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1473	2.0728	2.1141
February	2.1524	2.1222	2.1362
March	2.2169	2.1701	2.1906
April	2.1993	2.1492	2.1776
May	2.3134	2.1524	2.2118
June	2.3246	2.2597	2.2923
July	2.3313	2.2540	2.2861
August	2.3334	2.2576	2.2918
September	2.3283	2.2303	2.2806
October	2.2824	2.2392	2.2604
November	2.3310	2.2834	2.3017
December	2.3341	2.3021	2.3206