2013 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9196 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.8290 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8719 BWP

2013 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0906 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9037 to the December average rate of 0.8398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9196 was down 4.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 45,979 BWP

2012 Average 46,544 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 41,448 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,530.80 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9101

0.8334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.8909, compared to 0.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8909

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0471 BWP (High: 0.9073 / Low: 0.8602). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BWP (High: 0.8611 / Low: 0.8482).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9037) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-2.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9037

2012 Avg (January) 0.9307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9196	0.8884	0.9037
February	0.9120	0.8950	0.9023
March	0.9025	0.8872	0.8945
April	0.9072	0.8907	0.8972
May	0.9073	0.8602	0.8901
June	0.8705	0.8468	0.8579
July	0.8736	0.8546	0.8639
August	0.8686	0.8397	0.8541
September	0.8722	0.8461	0.8568
October	0.8611	0.8482	0.8562
November	0.8522	0.8392	0.8465
December	0.8489	0.8290	0.8398