YEARLY HIGH
2392.1857 STD
YEARLY LOW
2025.3772 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2203.1342 STD

2013 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2392.1857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2025.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 366.8085 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2329.4950 to the December average rate of 2059.7007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2392.1857 was down 9.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 2651.1466, 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 11,960,928 STD
2012 Average 12,533,544 STD
Yearly Trough Low 10,126,886 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,834,042.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2356.4744
2032.7213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 2278.6712, compared to 2127.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 151.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2278.6712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2127.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 141.1474 STD (High: 2392.1857 / Low: 2251.0383). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.5395 STD (High: 2143.2071 / Low: 2103.6676).

January Spread (Volatile) ±141.1474
October Spread (Stable) ±39.5395

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 106.8843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -106.8843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2329.4950) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2547.1066), the exchange rate shifted by -217.6116 (-8.54%).

2013 Avg (January) 2329.4950
2012 Avg (January) 2547.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2392.1857 2251.0383 2329.4950
February 2343.7691 2245.7460 2290.9927
March 2324.2441 2268.1200 2301.5450
April 2332.8776 2279.9310 2309.0060
May 2316.1029 2185.3656 2273.9364
June 2217.8567 2112.9243 2167.0521
July 2213.0897 2170.0613 2190.1146
August 2186.6955 2070.4760 2138.1829
September 2180.8089 2118.9816 2148.0127
October 2143.2071 2103.6676 2122.0182
November 2132.9465 2076.1033 2107.5539
December 2102.9624 2025.3772 2059.7007