YEARLY HIGH
1.2329 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.0925 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1735 BWP

2013 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.2329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.0925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1404 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1175 to the December average rate of 1.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2329 was up 8.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,165 BWP
2012 Average 5,356 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,463 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.83 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2195
1.1083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.1461, compared to 1.2009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1080 BWP (High: 1.2064 / Low: 1.0985). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 BWP (High: 1.2233 / Low: 1.2004).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1080
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.2065) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1143 (+10.46%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.2065
2012 Avg (August) 1.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1365 1.0925 1.1175
February 1.1394 1.1100 1.1299
March 1.1696 1.1401 1.1526
April 1.1599 1.1187 1.1307
May 1.2064 1.0985 1.1496
June 1.2141 1.1784 1.1964
July 1.2165 1.1906 1.2030
August 1.2329 1.1830 1.2065
September 1.2285 1.1704 1.1998
October 1.2041 1.1701 1.1844
November 1.2181 1.1891 1.2016
December 1.2233 1.2004 1.2102