YEARLY HIGH
0.1911 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1622 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1758 BAM

2013 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1911 was down 8.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 956 BAM
2012 Average 998 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 811 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.52 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1879
0.1620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BAM 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 0.1818, compared to 0.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0114 BAM (High: 0.1850 / Low: 0.1736). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BAM (High: 0.1703 / Low: 0.1679).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1858) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0178 (-8.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1858
2012 Avg (January) 0.2036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1911 0.1798 0.1858
February 0.1863 0.1790 0.1828
March 0.1853 0.1825 0.1837
April 0.1855 0.1822 0.1840
May 0.1850 0.1736 0.1819
June 0.1768 0.1695 0.1728
July 0.1757 0.1731 0.1745
August 0.1734 0.1671 0.1709
September 0.1736 0.1690 0.1713
October 0.1703 0.1679 0.1692
November 0.1691 0.1666 0.1680
December 0.1672 0.1622 0.1641