YEARLY HIGH
1.0168 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8813 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9348 SBD

2012 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.8813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1355 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9846 to the December average rate of 0.9039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0168 was down 17.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,084 SBD
2011 Average 5,564 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,406 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 677.37 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

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BWP to SBD 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 0.9574, compared to 0.9121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0579 SBD (High: 0.9541 / Low: 0.8963). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 SBD (High: 0.9246 / Low: 0.9037).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0579
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9846) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1902 (-16.19%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9846
2011 Avg (January) 1.1748

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Month High Low Average
January 1.0168 0.9621 0.9846
February 0.9883 0.9661 0.9740
March 0.9970 0.9716 0.9842
April 0.9716 0.9471 0.9588
May 0.9684 0.9256 0.9469
June 0.9099 0.8882 0.8960
July 0.9541 0.8963 0.9278
August 0.9246 0.9037 0.9156
September 0.9385 0.9097 0.9249
October 0.9322 0.8956 0.9075
November 0.9091 0.8813 0.8930
December 0.9166 0.8895 0.9039