YEARLY HIGH
6.9976 BWP
YEARLY LOW
6.3634 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7097 BWP

2013 SGD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 6.9976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.3634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6341 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4562 to the December average rate of 6.9111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.9976 was up 6.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.5591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,988 BWP
2012 Average 30,582 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 31,817 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,170.63 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.9650
6.4099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 6.5960, compared to 6.8234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3294 BWP (High: 6.8708 / Low: 6.5413). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0823 BWP (High: 6.5162 / Low: 6.4339).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3294
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0823

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 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 6.9188) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.5009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4179 (+6.43%).

2013 Avg (November) 6.9188
2012 Avg (November) 6.5009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5550 6.3634 6.4562
February 6.5162 6.4339 6.4686
March 6.6783 6.5319 6.5938
April 6.6545 6.5137 6.5956
May 6.8708 6.5413 6.6425
June 6.9129 6.7584 6.8196
July 6.8350 6.6887 6.7629
August 6.8494 6.7063 6.7582
September 6.8353 6.6933 6.7708
October 6.8670 6.7813 6.8185
November 6.9976 6.8502 6.9188
December 6.9875 6.8363 6.9111