YEARLY HIGH
0.2686 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2347 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2555 BRL

2012 BWP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0339 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2402 to the December average rate of 0.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2686 was up 4.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2575, 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 1,343 BRL
2011 Average 1,220 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,174 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.42 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2678
0.2348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BRL 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 0.2490, compared to 0.2621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0130 BRL (High: 0.2496 / Low: 0.2366). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BRL (High: 0.2646 / Low: 0.2598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2650) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+8.49%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2650
2011 Avg (December) 0.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2496 0.2366 0.2402
February 0.2405 0.2347 0.2376
March 0.2512 0.2395 0.2468
April 0.2551 0.2431 0.2491
May 0.2653 0.2535 0.2586
June 0.2663 0.2568 0.2616
July 0.2665 0.2588 0.2623
August 0.2646 0.2598 0.2626
September 0.2670 0.2616 0.2645
October 0.2632 0.2547 0.2586
November 0.2660 0.2565 0.2596
December 0.2686 0.2625 0.2650