2013 SZL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9183 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.8312 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8718 BWP

2013 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9042 to the December average rate of 0.8392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9183 was down 4.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,592 BWP

2012 Average 4,654 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 4,156 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9107

0.8327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.8908, compared to 0.8528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8908

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0410 BWP (High: 0.9051 / Low: 0.8641). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BWP (High: 0.8519 / Low: 0.8399).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0262 (-2.82%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9042

2012 Avg (January) 0.9304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9183	0.8916	0.9042
February	0.9073	0.8951	0.9010
March	0.9026	0.8878	0.8945
April	0.9056	0.8900	0.8971
May	0.9051	0.8641	0.8902
June	0.8679	0.8509	0.8581
July	0.8727	0.8576	0.8643
August	0.8644	0.8423	0.8545
September	0.8702	0.8460	0.8565
October	0.8602	0.8477	0.8559
November	0.8519	0.8399	0.8465
December	0.8469	0.8312	0.8392