2012 BWP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2790 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2489 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2621 BBD

2012 BWP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2684 to the December average rate of 0.2548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2790 was down 11.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3147, 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 1,395 BBD

2011 Average 1,462 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,245 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.64 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2787

0.2489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BBD 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 0.2677, compared to 0.2566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0187 BBD (High: 0.2711 / Low: 0.2524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BBD (High: 0.2541 / Low: 0.2489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-6.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2763

2011 Avg (February) 0.2948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2745	0.2643	0.2684
February	0.2790	0.2722	0.2763
March	0.2784	0.2719	0.2756
April	0.2736	0.2650	0.2690
May	0.2711	0.2524	0.2614
June	0.2619	0.2527	0.2556
July	0.2626	0.2537	0.2586
August	0.2617	0.2558	0.2592
September	0.2630	0.2575	0.2610
October	0.2598	0.2507	0.2547
November	0.2541	0.2489	0.2514
December	0.2572	0.2512	0.2548