YEARLY HIGH
0.9971 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.8858 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9248 HKD

2013 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1113 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9780 to the December average rate of 0.8910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9971 was down 7.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0819, 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 4,985 HKD
2012 Average 5,083 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,429 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9867
0.8823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 0.9467, compared to 0.9030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0666 HKD (High: 0.9613 / Low: 0.8947). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 HKD (High: 0.8979 / Low: 0.8858).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9780) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0416), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0637 (-6.11%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9780
2012 Avg (January) 1.0416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9971 0.9628 0.9780
February 0.9741 0.9609 0.9681
March 0.9530 0.9336 0.9444
April 0.9630 0.9414 0.9507
May 0.9613 0.8947 0.9361
June 0.9159 0.8897 0.9027
July 0.9176 0.8871 0.9048
August 0.9160 0.8862 0.9024
September 0.9270 0.8881 0.9067
October 0.9233 0.9059 0.9147
November 0.9053 0.8869 0.8981
December 0.8979 0.8858 0.8910