YEARLY HIGH
0.7354 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.5918 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6956 BWP

2013 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1436 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6092 to the December average rate of 0.7216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7354 was up 19.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,677 BWP
2012 Average 2,788 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,959 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.98 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7367
0.5976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.6774, compared to 0.7139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0555 BWP (High: 0.7141 / Low: 0.6585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BWP (High: 0.7271 / Low: 0.7141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.7251) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1834 (+33.84%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.7251
2012 Avg (June) 0.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6289 0.5918 0.6092
February 0.6528 0.6241 0.6349
March 0.7141 0.6585 0.6939
April 0.7044 0.6887 0.6971
May 0.7352 0.6879 0.7040
June 0.7354 0.7166 0.7251
July 0.7319 0.7025 0.7158
August 0.7306 0.7060 0.7163
September 0.7291 0.6949 0.7108
October 0.7100 0.6903 0.7030
November 0.7288 0.7079 0.7160
December 0.7271 0.7141 0.7216