YEARLY HIGH
0.0184 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 BWP

2013 XAF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0184 was up 16.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 BWP
2012 Average 75 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 78 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0184
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 BWP (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0177).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0182) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+15.78%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0182
2012 Avg (December) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0156 0.0161
February 0.0167 0.0160 0.0163
March 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
May 0.0172 0.0161 0.0164
June 0.0176 0.0169 0.0173
July 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
August 0.0178 0.0172 0.0174
September 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
October 0.0178 0.0175 0.0176
November 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
December 0.0184 0.0178 0.0182