YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 BWP

2012 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0059 was down 6.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 BWP
2011 Average 28 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 25 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.00 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0058
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0056, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 BWP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+6.06%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0057
2011 Avg (April) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
April 0.0059 0.0054 0.0057
May 0.0057 0.0053 0.0055
June 0.0057 0.0054 0.0056
July 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053
October 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
November 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
December 0.0053 0.0050 0.0052