YEARLY HIGH
0.1650 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1465 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1558 BWP

2012 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1616 to the December average rate of 0.1525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1650 was down 5.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 825 BWP
2011 Average 775 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 732 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1633
0.1489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1561, compared to 0.1555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0112 BWP (High: 0.1640 / Low: 0.1528). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.1614 / Low: 0.1581).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+4.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1616
2011 Avg (January) 0.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1650 0.1574 0.1616
February 0.1567 0.1470 0.1504
March 0.1523 0.1465 0.1501
April 0.1561 0.1514 0.1540
May 0.1640 0.1528 0.1584
June 0.1638 0.1585 0.1621
July 0.1630 0.1579 0.1601
August 0.1614 0.1581 0.1596
September 0.1606 0.1500 0.1557
October 0.1554 0.1513 0.1527
November 0.1540 0.1501 0.1523
December 0.1560 0.1500 0.1525